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.
RHP Nolan Bell (Blue Valley, 2026) came away from Sunday’s event as a winner on the mound. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound junior filled up the zone with an impressive three pitch mix, commanding both sides of the plate. He ran his fastball up to 85.9 mph, consistently sitting between 84-85 mph with 2,300+ RPM of spin. Aside from his velocity which led the event, Bell’s fastball also played with slight ride and run through the zone. His most impressive pitch was his swing and miss slider which he spun at 75-76 mph with 2,350+ spin. He paired that with a low spin, tumbling changeup at 75-77 mph.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.