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.
Eddie Valley: C/RHP, (2026) Saint John's, MA. 6-foot-1, 175-pound projectable frame. Projectable at the plate, the hitter had an exit velocity of 85 mph. Begins in a wide balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Had developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 82 mph; has developing soft hands, a natural exchange, and developing consistent feet. Laterally, movements were developing athletically and fielded the ball out front. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 78 mph during throw downs; had developing hands, a natural transfer, and developing footwork. Clean setup. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short arm action. Projectable on the mound, used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Cutter (72-73 mph). Sat with his fastball at 78-79 mph; has running sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 2048; Avg 1984). His curveball (66-67) has glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 1835; Avg 1786). Showed slurvey action and glove side control on his slider (69-70). (Max spin 2205; Avg 2164).
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Eddie Valley: C/RHP, (2026) Saint John's, MA. 6-foot-1, 175-pound projectable frame. Projectable at the plate, the hitter had an exit velocity of 85 mph. Begins in a wide balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Had developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 82 mph; has developing soft hands, a natural exchange, and developing consistent feet. Laterally, movements were developing athletically and fielded the ball out front. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 78 mph during throw downs; had developing hands, a natural transfer, and developing footwork. Clean setup. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short arm action. Projectable on the mound, used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Cutter (72-73 mph). Sat with his fastball at 78-79 mph; has running sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 2048; Avg 1984). His curveball (66-67) has glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 1835; Avg 1786). Showed slurvey action and glove side control on his slider (69-70). (Max spin 2205; Avg 2164).