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.
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.
Beau Gardner: SS/RHP, (2025) Toledo Central Catholic, OH. 6-foot, 171-pound athletic lean frame. (63.6 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is quick efficient, displays a simple uphill swing plane and high balanced finish. He barreled up lots of balls with tons of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Advanced in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 87 mph; shows in control feet, a clean fluid exchange, and sure next level hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. From athletic slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short quick arm action. Advanced on the mound, used a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with recoil finish. (Max spin 2256; Avg 2161).
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Beau Gardner: SS/RHP, (2025) Central Catholic, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound. (62.0 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, showed a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 85 mph; shows sure hands, a natural exchange, and choppy feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2188; Avg 2057). Showed a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2116; Avg 1945).
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Beau Gardner: SS/RHP, (2025) Toledo Central Catholic, OH. 6-foot, 171-pound athletic lean frame. (63.6 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is quick efficient, displays a simple uphill swing plane and high balanced finish. He barreled up lots of balls with tons of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Advanced in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 87 mph; shows in control feet, a clean fluid exchange, and sure next level hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. From athletic slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short quick arm action. Advanced on the mound, used a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with recoil finish. (Max spin 2256; Avg 2161).
Beau Gardner: SS/RHP, (2025) Central Catholic, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound. (62.0 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, showed a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 85 mph; shows sure hands, a natural exchange, and choppy feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2188; Avg 2057). Showed a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2116; Avg 1945).