A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
(‘25, Avon) The uncommitted junior showed off some superb athleticism for the orioles in their final game of the Warrior Classic. Pennington played CF for the Orioles but also plays the infield and pitches. He showed off some explosive rotation and quick hands in turning on a FB for a RBI double. A very physical athlete the ‘25 grad has also been up to 90 on the bump and sits in the high 80s. He should contribute greatly at the top of the order and on the bump before making noise on the summer circuit.
10/15/23
‘25 RHP/INF Wyatt Pennington (Avon HS) offers intriguing athleticism and was the top arm at the event. The 6-foot, 175 pounder has a clean, quick arm that comes from a ¾ arm slot, producing a mid-80s fastball that topped at 88 mph. Pennington attacks the opposition with a variety of pitches - two fastballs (4 seam & sinker), two distinct breaking balls (curveball & slider), along with a splitter that he used exclusively to LHHs. The curveball worked at 68-70 mph with depth and his slider spun at 2500+ RPMs in the mid-70s. Along with impressing on the mound, Pennington showed two-way promise with bat speed from the right side of the dish, producing a peak exit velocity of 94.1 mph.
6/30/23
Uncommitted. 6-foot, 175-pounds. Pennington was extremely impressive on the mound. He threw strikes and pounded the zone while showcasing some velocity as well. Pennington was an extremely fun arm to watch as he showed two different arm slots. He showed an over the top arm slot and a low 3/4 slot. Pennington used his legs well and got down the mound with good extension. Fastball from over the top was 87-89 and 85-86 from the low 3/4 slot. His slider had good movement horizontally and solid depth to it as well. Pennington will be a fun prospect to follow in the coming years. Tools are there to be an extremely impressive arm.
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‘25 RHP/INF Wyatt Pennington (Avon HS) offers intriguing athleticism and was the top arm at the event. The 6-foot, 175 pounder has a clean, quick arm that comes from a ¾ arm slot, producing a mid-80s fastball that topped at 88 mph. Pennington attacks the opposition with a variety of pitches - two fastballs (4 seam & sinker), two distinct breaking balls (curveball & slider), along with a splitter that he used exclusively to LHHs. The curveball worked at 68-70 mph with depth and his slider spun at 2500+ RPMs in the mid-70s. Along with impressing on the mound, Pennington showed two-way promise with bat speed from the right side of the dish, producing a peak exit velocity of 94.1 mph.
Uncommitted. 6-foot, 175-pounds. Pennington was extremely impressive on the mound. He threw strikes and pounded the zone while showcasing some velocity as well. Pennington was an extremely fun arm to watch as he showed two different arm slots. He showed an over the top arm slot and a low 3/4 slot. Pennington used his legs well and got down the mound with good extension. Fastball from over the top was 87-89 and 85-86 from the low 3/4 slot. His slider had good movement horizontally and solid depth to it as well. Pennington will be a fun prospect to follow in the coming years. Tools are there to be an extremely impressive arm.