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.
Garrett Anderson, Lees Summit West (MO), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Delivery: Medium leg lift with toe point. Shorter stride with open footstrike. Arm Action: RH. Full arm loop. High 3/4 slot with whip. FB: T84, 79-83 mph. Some life to the arm side. T2208, 2068 average rpm. CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 action with depth. T1960, 1906 average rpm. SL: 75-76 mph. Tight, short horizontal action. T2079, 1992 average rpm. CH: Fade to the arm side with occasional depth.
Positional ProfileRHP Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Long levered upside frame, high waist and projects. Delivery: Stretch only, front hip coils inward prior at balance point, lead leg swings to an open-toed landing, finishes towards the first base side. Arm Action: RH. Long arm draw, high 3/4 slot. FB: T79.7, 76-79 mph. Straight with occasional arm-side run. T1827, 1738 average rpm. CB: 63-67 mph. 11/5 shape, high arch with some depth. T2013, 1921 average rpm. CH: 68-73 mph. Kills spin, plays down in the zone. T1582, 1449 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Medium leg lift with toe point. Shorter stride with open footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm loop. High 3/4 slot with whip.
FB: T84, 79-83 mph. Some life to the arm side. T2208, 2068 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 action with depth. T1960, 1906 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. Tight, short horizontal action. T2079, 1992 average rpm.
CH: Fade to the arm side with occasional depth.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
Positional ProfileRHP
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Long levered upside frame, high waist and projects.
Delivery: Stretch only, front hip coils inward prior at balance point, lead leg swings to an open-toed landing, finishes towards the first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm draw, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.7, 76-79 mph. Straight with occasional arm-side run. T1827, 1738 average rpm.
CB: 63-67 mph. 11/5 shape, high arch with some depth. T2013, 1921 average rpm.
CH: 68-73 mph. Kills spin, plays down in the zone. T1582, 1449 average rpm.