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.
Anthony Conidi: SS/2B, (2026) Norwood, MA. 140-pound lean athletic build. Projectable at the plate, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. (63.8 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced narrow stance with a low handsy load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is quick, has an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 70 mph; had a natural exchange, developing soft hands, and developing footwork. Movements laterally were developing athletically and he fields the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot and decent accuracy to the bag.
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Anthony Conidi: SS/RHP, (2026) Norwood, MA. 5-foot-8, 125-pound slim build. Raw and capable in the box, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 77 mph. (64.9 mph bat speed average). (21.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a big leg kick. Bat speed is developing, uses a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found a few barrels. Line drive approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 70 mph; had a natural exchange, developing consistent footwork, and developing soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a long arm action and a high ¾ slot. Raw on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Has on- line shoulder with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 70-71 mph; had command arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1920; Avg 1778). His curveball (51-55) showed glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 1640; Avg 1401). His changeup (54-56) showed gradual fading action and feel arm side control.
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Anthony Conidi: SS/2B, (2026) Norwood, MA. 140-pound lean athletic build. Projectable at the plate, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. (63.8 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced narrow stance with a low handsy load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is quick, has an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 70 mph; had a natural exchange, developing soft hands, and developing footwork. Movements laterally were developing athletically and he fields the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot and decent accuracy to the bag.
Anthony Conidi: SS/RHP, (2026) Norwood, MA. 5-foot-8, 125-pound slim build. Raw and capable in the box, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 77 mph. (64.9 mph bat speed average). (21.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a big leg kick. Bat speed is developing, uses a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found a few barrels. Line drive approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 70 mph; had a natural exchange, developing consistent footwork, and developing soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a long arm action and a high ¾ slot. Raw on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Has on- line shoulder with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 70-71 mph; had command arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1920; Avg 1778). His curveball (51-55) showed glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 1640; Avg 1401). His changeup (54-56) showed gradual fading action and feel arm side control.