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.
Nick Broughton, King Philip (MA), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Arm Action: LH FB: T82, 78-81 mph. T1928, 1762 average rpm. CB: 69-70 mph. T1593, 1534 average rpm. CH: 74-77 mph. T1536, 1422 average rpm.
3/08/25
5-foot-11, 155-pound left-handed pitcher and left-handed hitting outfielder. On the mound, the fastball sat 77-78 mph with arm side run to it. The spin pitch was 63-64 mph and big in shape. The changeup was 72-74 mph and showed fade. The delivery is deceptive as he works against his feet, making picking up the baseball difficult for the hitter. The approach in the outfield was appropriate, throwing 83 mph. In the infield, the foot work was solid and he threw 78 mph. The bat had an exit velocity of 87 mph. The setup with the bat was slightly open to start and the hands were set high. The path to the baseball is long and he pulls off the baseball.
8/09/23
Nick Broughton: LHP/OF, (2027) King Philip, MA. 5-foot-11, 155-pound lean athletic build. Capable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. In line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 73-74 mph; shows running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1814; Avg 1686). Shows glove side around the zone command and sweeping action on his curveball (61-62). (Max spin 1460; Avg 1334).
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds.
Arm Action: LH
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. T1928, 1762 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. T1593, 1534 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. T1536, 1422 average rpm.
Nick Broughton: LHP/OF, (2027) King Philip, MA. 5-foot-11, 155-pound lean athletic build. Capable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. In line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 73-74 mph; shows running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1814; Avg 1686). Shows glove side around the zone command and sweeping action on his curveball (61-62). (Max spin 1460; Avg 1334).