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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a tall wide stance with a compact quick load, then used a small leg kick. Balanced finish, short simple swing. Line drive approach.
Power: , average 80.7 mph. 60.7 mph bat speed average. 20.1 mph hand speed average.
Pitching: Up-tempo stretch only delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, short compact arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, lands soft.
FB: T76. 73-74 mph. (Max spin 1895; Avg 1742).
CB: 62-63 mph. (Max spin 1724; Avg 1705).
CH: 65-67 mph.
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Levi Wade, Oldham County High School, 2024, KY
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a tall wide stance with a compact quick load, then used a small leg kick. Balanced finish, short simple swing. Line drive approach.
Power: , average 80.7 mph. 60.7 mph bat speed average. 20.1 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Consistent hands, quick aggressive footwork, natural exchange.
Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. Consistent compact arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Pitching: Up-tempo stretch only delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, short compact arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, lands soft.
FB: T76. 73-74 mph. (Max spin 1895; Avg 1742).
CB: 62-63 mph. (Max spin 1724; Avg 1705).
CH: 65-67 mph.