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
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.
Evan Murphy: RHP/C, (2025) Brother Rice, MI. 6-foot-2, 170-pound. (66.2 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 71 mph during throw downs. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 71 mph; had a pop time of 2.10-2.15. Capable on the mound, used a short arm action and an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with upright finish. (Max spin 2036; Avg 1931).
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Evan Murphy: RHP/C, (2025) Brother Rice, MI. 6-foot-2, 170-pound. (65.6 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide balanced stance with a slow load, then used a long leg kick. Had a simple level swing plane and a level finish. Up the middle approach. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 67 mph. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 67 mph; recorded a pop time of 2.15-2.20. Projectable on the mound, showed a moderate arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows decent effort. Lands square with recoil finish. (Max spin 2069; Avg 1949).
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Evan Murphy: RHP/C, (2025) Brother Rice, MI. 6-foot-2, 170-pound. (66.2 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 71 mph during throw downs. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 71 mph; had a pop time of 2.10-2.15. Capable on the mound, used a short arm action and an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with upright finish. (Max spin 2036; Avg 1931).
Evan Murphy: RHP/C, (2025) Brother Rice, MI. 6-foot-2, 170-pound. (65.6 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide balanced stance with a slow load, then used a long leg kick. Had a simple level swing plane and a level finish. Up the middle approach. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 67 mph. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 67 mph; recorded a pop time of 2.15-2.20. Projectable on the mound, showed a moderate arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows decent effort. Lands square with recoil finish. (Max spin 2069; Avg 1949).