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
Brian Capodilupo: 3B/RHP, (2026) Melrose, MA. 180-pound solid build. Projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 85 mph. Began in a balanced wide stance with a high handsy load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was developing, displays an uphill loose swing plane and high finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable and athletic in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 74 mph; had developing, consistent footwork, developing hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable on the mound, shows developing arm speed, he had an over-the-top arm angle with a consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-79 mph; shows running sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 1890; Avg 1759). Has glove side control and sweeping action on his curveball (68-69). (Max spin 1756; Avg 1710). Had arm side command and gradual fading action on his changeup (73-74).
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Brian Capodilupo: 3B/RHP, (2026) Melrose High, MA. 5-foot-10, 180-pound athletic lean build. Capable and projectable in the box, Capodilupo had a max exit velocity of 79 mph. (61.7 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Setup consists of a balanced athletic stance and a high load. Had a long swing plane and developing bat speed. Through the round he found some barrels with loud contact. Projectable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 73 mph; showed developing soft hands, developing consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Had a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Displays in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 74-75 mph; showed running action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2076; Avg 1981). His curveball (66-69) shows glove side around the zone command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2166; Avg 2154). Shows arm side control and gradual fading action on his changeup (68-70).
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Brian Capodilupo: 3B/RHP, (2026) Melrose, MA. 180-pound solid build. Projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 85 mph. Began in a balanced wide stance with a high handsy load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was developing, displays an uphill loose swing plane and high finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable and athletic in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 74 mph; had developing, consistent footwork, developing hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable on the mound, shows developing arm speed, he had an over-the-top arm angle with a consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-79 mph; shows running sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 1890; Avg 1759). Has glove side control and sweeping action on his curveball (68-69). (Max spin 1756; Avg 1710). Had arm side command and gradual fading action on his changeup (73-74).
Brian Capodilupo: 3B/RHP, (2026) Melrose High, MA. 5-foot-10, 180-pound athletic lean build. Capable and projectable in the box, Capodilupo had a max exit velocity of 79 mph. (61.7 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Setup consists of a balanced athletic stance and a high load. Had a long swing plane and developing bat speed. Through the round he found some barrels with loud contact. Projectable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 73 mph; showed developing soft hands, developing consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Had a high ¾ slot and consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Displays in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 74-75 mph; showed running action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2076; Avg 1981). His curveball (66-69) shows glove side around the zone command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2166; Avg 2154). Shows arm side control and gradual fading action on his changeup (68-70).