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.
Fastball
Hop+
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.
Mason Lombard: RHP/3B, (2023) Boston College, MA. 6-foot, 175-pound athletic lean frame. (64.56 mph bat speed average). (21.13 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide stance with a low load, then used a short stride. Had developing quick bat speed, long uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found some barrels with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Projectable In the infield, has soft hands, athletic developing feet, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Projectable on the mound, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent quick arm speed. Feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-79 mph; had command arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2212; Avg 2066). Threw a 10/4 curveball (66-69) that showed glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2370; Avg 2233).
Scout Evaluation
Mason Lombard, Boston College, 2023, MA
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 175-pound athletic lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Began in a wide stance with a low load, then used a short stride. Developing quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, long uphill swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: , average 82.25 mph. 64.56 mph bat speed average. 21.13 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, athletic developing footwork, clean exchange. Projectable. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing.
Arm: Loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Pitching: Projectable. feel delivery, some effort. high ¾ arm angle, consistent quick arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, a clean finish.
FB: T79. 78-79 mph. (Max spin 2212; Avg 2066). Arm side around the zone accuracy, running action.
Mason Lombard: RHP/3B, (2023) Boston College, MA. 6-foot, 175-pound athletic lean frame. (64.56 mph bat speed average). (21.13 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide stance with a low load, then used a short stride. Had developing quick bat speed, long uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found some barrels with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Projectable In the infield, has soft hands, athletic developing feet, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Projectable on the mound, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent quick arm speed. Feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-79 mph; had command arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2212; Avg 2066). Threw a 10/4 curveball (66-69) that showed glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2370; Avg 2233).
Scout Evaluation
Mason Lombard, Boston College, 2023, MA
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 175-pound athletic lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Began in a wide stance with a low load, then used a short stride. Developing quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, long uphill swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: , average 82.25 mph. 64.56 mph bat speed average. 21.13 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, athletic developing footwork, clean exchange. Projectable. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing.
Arm: Loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Pitching: Projectable. feel delivery, some effort. high ¾ arm angle, consistent quick arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, a clean finish.
FB: T79. 78-79 mph. (Max spin 2212; Avg 2066). Arm side around the zone accuracy, running action.
CB: 66-69 mph. Glove side command, sweeping action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 2370; Avg 2233).