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
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Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP - Ranked 38th in MN 2023 class Body: 6-1, 210-pounds. Delivery: Stretch start. Step back and swing, small hip turn, swing back open down the mound Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, ¾ slot FB: T86.1, 82.9-85.9 mph. T1816, 1738 average rpm. Some arm side run SL: 72.7-75.8 mph. T2162, 1884 average rpm. Small 10/4 break CH: 76.7-78.8 mph. T1735, 1639 average rpm. Heavy fade
6/30/21
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Delivery: Stretch exclusive, Controlled medium leg lift. Glides down mound. Slightly closed foot landing. Arm Action: RHP. Above chest separation. Arm stays high, reaches back. Tight elbow spiral. Low, short, OTT slot. FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Slight run SL: 69-71 mph. 11/5 decent shape w/ depth CH: 74
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RHP Josh Novak (Andover, 2023) is listed at strong 6-foot-1, 210-pounds and currently No. 38 in @PBRMinnesota ‘23 rankings. In the nightcap he was dominant for @MNIcemen.
Positional Profile: RHP - Ranked 38th in MN 2023 class
Body: 6-1, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch start. Step back and swing, small hip turn, swing back open down the mound
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, ¾ slot
FB: T86.1, 82.9-85.9 mph. T1816, 1738 average rpm. Some arm side run
SL: 72.7-75.8 mph. T2162, 1884 average rpm. Small 10/4 break
CH: 76.7-78.8 mph. T1735, 1639 average rpm. Heavy fade
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch exclusive, Controlled medium leg lift. Glides down mound. Slightly closed foot landing.
Arm Action: RHP. Above chest separation. Arm stays high, reaches back. Tight elbow spiral. Low, short, OTT slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Slight run
SL: 69-71 mph. 11/5 decent shape w/ depth
CH: 74