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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Richie Edgehille: RHP/1B, (2027) Xaverian Brothers, MA. 6-foot, 165-pound athletic lean build. Capable on the mound, showed developing arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance point is tall with falling off shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 71-72 mph; shows control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1937; Avg 1740). Had glove side around the zone control and slurvey action on his slider (62-63). (Max spin 2236; Avg 2182).
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Richie Edgehille: RHP/3B, (2027) Xaverian Brothers High School, MA. 6-foot, 165-pound athletic lean build. Capable on the mound, using a consistent arm action he showed developing arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Tall balance point with falling off shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 70-71 mph; had control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1969; Avg 1887). Has glove side command and sweeping action on his curveball (60-61). (Max spin 2289; Avg 2213). Had sinking action and arm side command on his changeup (60-61).
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Richie Edgehille: RHP/1B, (2027) Xaverian Brothers, MA. 6-foot, 165-pound athletic lean build. Capable on the mound, showed developing arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance point is tall with falling off shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 71-72 mph; shows control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1937; Avg 1740). Had glove side around the zone control and slurvey action on his slider (62-63). (Max spin 2236; Avg 2182).
Richie Edgehille: RHP/3B, (2027) Xaverian Brothers High School, MA. 6-foot, 165-pound athletic lean build. Capable on the mound, using a consistent arm action he showed developing arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Tall balance point with falling off shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 70-71 mph; had control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1969; Avg 1887). Has glove side command and sweeping action on his curveball (60-61). (Max spin 2289; Avg 2213). Had sinking action and arm side command on his changeup (60-61).