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
Thomas Campbell: RHP/OF, (2023) Nashua South, NH. 6-foot, 170-pound athletic frame. Capable during batting practice, Campbell had a max exit velocity of 82 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is average, displays a flat swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels with some loud contacts. Line drive approach. Athletic in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 78 mph; had athletic footwork, a fluid exchange, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a long arm action and an-over-the-top slot. Capable on the mound, used a short arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows decent effort. He has falling off shoulders with a athletic balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Splitter (74-75 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 78-79 mph; had running action and decent command with straight movement. Has glove side command and sinking action on his flat changeup (71-72).
Scout Evaluation
Thomas Campbell, Nashua South, 2023, NH
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot, 170-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Average bat speed. High finish, flat swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 68.04 mph.
Defense: (OF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, fluid exchange. Athletic. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.
Arm: 78 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Capable. Tall-and-fall delivery, decent effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, short arm action. Athletic balance point, falling off shoulders, lands closed, a falling off finish.
Thomas Campbell: RHP/OF, (2023) Nashua South, NH. 6-foot, 170-pound athletic frame. Capable during batting practice, Campbell had a max exit velocity of 82 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is average, displays a flat swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels with some loud contacts. Line drive approach. Athletic in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 78 mph; had athletic footwork, a fluid exchange, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a long arm action and an-over-the-top slot. Capable on the mound, used a short arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows decent effort. He has falling off shoulders with a athletic balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Splitter (74-75 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 78-79 mph; had running action and decent command with straight movement. Has glove side command and sinking action on his flat changeup (71-72).
Scout Evaluation
Thomas Campbell, Nashua South, 2023, NH
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot, 170-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Average bat speed. High finish, flat swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 68.04 mph.
Defense: (OF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, fluid exchange. Athletic. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.
Arm: 78 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Capable. Tall-and-fall delivery, decent effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, short arm action. Athletic balance point, falling off shoulders, lands closed, a falling off finish.
FB: T79. 78-79 mph. (Max spin 2029; Avg 1833). Decent accuracy, running action, straight movement.
CH: 71-72 mph. Glove side control, sinking action, flat movement.