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
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
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Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
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.
Physical: 6-2, 170 pounds; Athletic, wiry build. 6.93 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Short take back with the hands with a heel lift for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a short swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 72 MPH.
8/03/22
Physical: 6-foot-0, 145 pounds; Lean, Wiry build. 7.28 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Drops hands on the way back along with a slight leg-kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a high finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; static during pre-pitch while showing choppy feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Long arm swing from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 68 MPH.
Pitching: Phillips uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Long arm swing while showing some scap load, while standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 71 MPH, while sitting 69-71 MPH. CB: 63-65 MPH.SL: 63 MPH.CH: 63-65 MPH.
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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.
Physical: 6-2, 170 pounds; Athletic, wiry build. 6.93 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Short take back with the hands with a heel lift for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a short swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 72 MPH.
Physical: 6-foot-0, 145 pounds; Lean, Wiry build. 7.28 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Drops hands on the way back along with a slight leg-kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a high finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; static during pre-pitch while showing choppy feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Long arm swing from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 68 MPH.
Pitching: Phillips uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Long arm swing while showing some scap load, while standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 71 MPH, while sitting 69-71 MPH. CB: 63-65 MPH.SL: 63 MPH.CH: 63-65 MPH.