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/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/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.