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.
Rian Gardner: RHP/1B, (2025) Plymouth North High, MA. 185-pound projectable athletic build. Projectable at the plate, the hitter clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. Began in a wide closed stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was developing quick, had an uphill loose swing plane and high finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 78 mph; has consistent developing feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a consistent arm action with a ¾ slot while showing decent accuracy to the bag. Projectable on the mound, had a ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Displays in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-79 mph; had running sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 1822; Avg 1751). Had sweeping action and glove side around the zone control on his curveball (67-68). (Max spin 1861; Avg 1829). Shows gradual fading action and arm side command on his changeup (68-69).
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Rian Gardner: RHP/1B, (2025) Plymouth North High, MA. 185-pound projectable athletic build. Projectable at the plate, the hitter clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. Began in a wide closed stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was developing quick, had an uphill loose swing plane and high finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 78 mph; has consistent developing feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a consistent arm action with a ¾ slot while showing decent accuracy to the bag. Projectable on the mound, had a ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Displays in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-79 mph; had running sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 1822; Avg 1751). Had sweeping action and glove side around the zone control on his curveball (67-68). (Max spin 1861; Avg 1829). Shows gradual fading action and arm side command on his changeup (68-69).