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.
Ryan Hjellming, Cannon Falls (MN), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 5-11, 153-pounds. Delivery: Small controlled side step into standard leg lift, small coil into back hip, rotates fast late. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, controlled elbow drive back, finishes at high 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 84-86 mph. T2150, 2085 average rpm. CB: 68-69 mph. T2632, 2506 average rpm. CH: 73-74 mph. T1902, 1754 average rpm.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 153-pounds.
Delivery: Small controlled side step into standard leg lift, small coil into back hip, rotates fast late.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, controlled elbow drive back, finishes at high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. T2150, 2085 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. T2632, 2506 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. T1902, 1754 average rpm.