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
Fastball
Hop+
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.
Brody Papay: LHP, (2025) Avon, OH. Wright State Commit, 6-foot-5, 205-pound. Projectable advanced on the mound, showed lightning arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle and a short clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. He has in line shoulders with an tall strong balance point. Lands closed with recoil finish. (Max spin 1909; Avg 1810).
7/26/23
6-foot-4, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose longer arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. He has downhill shoulders with a strong balance point. Shows slight running action. Ran the heater up to 87mph.
6/12/23
Brody Papay: LHP/1B, (2025) Avon, OH. 6-foot-4, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose longer arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. He has downhill shoulders with a strong balance point. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2059; Avg 1934). Throws a 1/7 curveball that has some action. (Max spin 2148; Avg 2077).
2/04/23
Brody Papay: LHP/1B, (2025) Avon High School, OH. 6-foot-4, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2112; Avg 1921). Shows a 1/7 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2201; Avg 2107). Shows late action on his 2/8 slider. (Max spin 2227; Avg 2134).
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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.
Brody Papay: LHP, (2025) Avon, OH. Wright State Commit, 6-foot-5, 205-pound. Projectable advanced on the mound, showed lightning arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle and a short clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. He has in line shoulders with an tall strong balance point. Lands closed with recoil finish. (Max spin 1909; Avg 1810).
6-foot-4, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose longer arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. He has downhill shoulders with a strong balance point. Shows slight running action. Ran the heater up to 87mph.
Brody Papay: LHP/1B, (2025) Avon, OH. 6-foot-4, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose longer arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. He has downhill shoulders with a strong balance point. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2059; Avg 1934). Throws a 1/7 curveball that has some action. (Max spin 2148; Avg 2077).
Brody Papay: LHP/1B, (2025) Avon High School, OH. 6-foot-4, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2112; Avg 1921). Shows a 1/7 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2201; Avg 2107). Shows late action on his 2/8 slider. (Max spin 2227; Avg 2134).