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.
Jacob Forgatch, Parsippany Hills (NJ), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-2, 220-pounds. Strong and broad-shouldered. Delivery: Quick, up-tempo delivery. Both halves work in sync. On-time hip hinge, rides the slope. Arm Action: RH. Long and loose AA, high 3/4. FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Armside run. T2072, 1961 average rpm. CB: 69-71 mph. Smaller 11/6 action. T2081, 2055 average rpm. CH: 72-72 mph. Fade/run at times. T1847, 1847 average rpm. ATH: 8.14 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.40 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Jacob Forgatch, Parsippany Hills (NJ), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-2, 220-pounds. Strong and broad-shouldered. Hit: RHH. Even and balanced setup. Smooth weight transfer, hips clear through the zone. Feel for the barrel, firm contact to all fields. 71.7 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 88.0 mph. 316' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. Loose, multi-slot ability. Defense: Smooth latreral footwork. ATH: 8.14 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.40 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 220-pounds. Strong and broad-shouldered.
Delivery: Quick, up-tempo delivery. Both halves work in sync. On-time hip hinge, rides the slope.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose AA, high 3/4.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Armside run. T2072, 1961 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Smaller 11/6 action. T2081, 2055 average rpm.
CH: 72-72 mph. Fade/run at times. T1847, 1847 average rpm.
ATH: 8.14 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.40 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 220-pounds. Strong and broad-shouldered.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced setup. Smooth weight transfer, hips clear through the zone. Feel for the barrel, firm contact to all fields. 71.7 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 88.0 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. Loose, multi-slot ability.
Defense: Smooth latreral footwork.
ATH: 8.14 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.40 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.