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.
Jaxon Hicks: OF/LHP, (2025) Little Miami, OH. 5-foot-6, 120-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 68 mph. (50.05 mph bat speed average). (19.45 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a controlled toe tap stride. Bat speed was developing, used a flat swing plane and level finish. Athletic in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 77 mph; has sure developing hands, quick athletic feet, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a quick arm action on his throws. On the mound, used a quick loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 70-72 mph; showed arm side command and running action. (Max spin 1953; Avg 1917). Throws a 1/7 curveball (62-65) that has gradual action. (Max spin 1849; Avg 1733).
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Jaxon Hicks: OF/LHP, (2025) Little Miami, OH. 5-foot-6, 120-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 68 mph. (50.05 mph bat speed average). (19.45 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a controlled toe tap stride. Bat speed was developing, used a flat swing plane and level finish. Athletic in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 77 mph; has sure developing hands, quick athletic feet, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a quick arm action on his throws. On the mound, used a quick loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 70-72 mph; showed arm side command and running action. (Max spin 1953; Avg 1917). Throws a 1/7 curveball (62-65) that has gradual action. (Max spin 1849; Avg 1733).