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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Gregory Kennedy: RHP/OF, (2024) Jonathan Alder, OH. 6-foot, 160-pound. Solid on the mound, using a quick arm action he showed some arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed strong balance point with even shoulders. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2044; Avg 1864). Threw a 11/5 slider with tight action. (Max spin 2259; Avg 2189).
1/16/23
Gregory Kennedy: RHP, (2024) Jonathan alder, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, using a loose arm action he showed consistent arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Balance point is tall with a downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2008; Avg 1901). Shows a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2241; Avg 2171).
6/07/22
RHP/OF, (2024) Jonathan Alder, OH. 5-foot-11, 155-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 80-85 mph. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1989; Avg 1855). Throws a 11/5 curveball (70-72) with slurvey action. (Max spin 2186; Avg 2115). He has slight action on his changeup (73-76).
2/11/22
Gregory Kennedy: OF/RHP, (2024) Jonathan Alder, OH. 5-foot-11, 155-pound. In the box, Kennedy clocked an exit velocity of 85 mph. Began in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has a simple upward swing plane, quick bat speed and good extension on his finish. Solid from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 85 mph; showed a natural exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.62. On the mound, showing some arm speed he used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 83-85 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1906; Avg 1766). His 11/5 curveball (71-73) has gradual sweeping action. (Max spin 2087; Avg 2005). His changeup (76-77) had fading action.
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Gregory Kennedy: RHP/OF, (2024) Jonathan Alder, OH. 6-foot, 160-pound. Solid on the mound, using a quick arm action he showed some arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed strong balance point with even shoulders. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2044; Avg 1864). Threw a 11/5 slider with tight action. (Max spin 2259; Avg 2189).
Gregory Kennedy: RHP, (2024) Jonathan alder, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, using a loose arm action he showed consistent arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Balance point is tall with a downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2008; Avg 1901). Shows a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2241; Avg 2171).
RHP/OF, (2024) Jonathan Alder, OH. 5-foot-11, 155-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 80-85 mph. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1989; Avg 1855). Throws a 11/5 curveball (70-72) with slurvey action. (Max spin 2186; Avg 2115). He has slight action on his changeup (73-76).
Gregory Kennedy: OF/RHP, (2024) Jonathan Alder, OH. 5-foot-11, 155-pound. In the box, Kennedy clocked an exit velocity of 85 mph. Began in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has a simple upward swing plane, quick bat speed and good extension on his finish. Solid from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 85 mph; showed a natural exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.62. On the mound, showing some arm speed he used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 83-85 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1906; Avg 1766). His 11/5 curveball (71-73) has gradual sweeping action. (Max spin 2087; Avg 2005). His changeup (76-77) had fading action.