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
Kyle Maronde: RHP/OF, (2022) Chardon, OH. 6-foot-1, 195-pound projectable frame. At the plate, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 96 mph. Begins in a wide balanced stance with a compact smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Had a rotational swing plane, and his bat speed was average. Advanced in the infield, his best throw was registered at 79 mph; had soft hands, quick athletic footwork, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Clocked a time of 3.85 30 yard dash in the 30-yard dash. On the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 79-82 mph; had arm side command and running action. Shows plus action on his 11/5 curveball (67-69). His changeup (69-71) showed arm side command and fading action. Had plus action on his 11/5 slider (71-73).
2/08/20
2/8/20 Pitching Delivery Notes:Uptempo righty with a compact arm through a high-3/4 slot. Works quickly. Delivery doesn't require much effort and he creates solid direction. Fastball: Occasional run but otherwise pretty true through the zone. 75-77 mph. Fastball Spin Rate:1710-1880 Curveball: Above average offering with potential. Moves on an 11/5 plane with solid depth 65-66 mph. Also spun a slider that has similar plane to breaker. A bit tighter coming in at 69 mph on the high end. Curveball Spin Rate: 1880-1910 Changeup: Solid pitch. Maintains arm speed on the offering hat has quality cutting action to it. Pitchability: Showed the ability to locate all three.
2/8/20 Position Player Hit: Swings it from the left side starting in a balanced stance. Uses a leg kick timing trigger as barrel flows to a bat tip. Very solid round, showing a combination of strength and speed to hands. Ball jumped. Power: Gap abilities. Offensive Projection:Run Producer Upside. Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity: 88 Top Rapsodo BP Distance:302 Field: Plays with an easy tempo and well timed actions. Ball skills appear to be on par for class. Throw: High-3/4 righty with average to above average strength. Defensive Projection: Corner Outfield.
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Kyle Maronde: RHP/OF, (2022) Chardon, OH. 6-foot-1, 195-pound projectable frame. At the plate, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 96 mph. Begins in a wide balanced stance with a compact smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Had a rotational swing plane, and his bat speed was average. Advanced in the infield, his best throw was registered at 79 mph; had soft hands, quick athletic footwork, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Clocked a time of 3.85 30 yard dash in the 30-yard dash. On the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 79-82 mph; had arm side command and running action. Shows plus action on his 11/5 curveball (67-69). His changeup (69-71) showed arm side command and fading action. Had plus action on his 11/5 slider (71-73).
2/8/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes:Uptempo righty with a compact arm through a high-3/4 slot. Works quickly. Delivery doesn't require much effort and he creates solid direction.
Fastball: Occasional run but otherwise pretty true through the zone. 75-77 mph.
Fastball Spin Rate:1710-1880
Curveball: Above average offering with potential. Moves on an 11/5 plane with solid depth 65-66 mph. Also spun a slider that has similar plane to breaker. A bit tighter coming in at 69 mph on the high end.
Curveball Spin Rate: 1880-1910
Changeup: Solid pitch. Maintains arm speed on the offering hat has quality cutting action to it.
Pitchability: Showed the ability to locate all three.
2/8/20 Position Player
Hit: Swings it from the left side starting in a balanced stance. Uses a leg kick timing trigger as barrel flows to a bat tip. Very solid round, showing a combination of strength and speed to hands. Ball jumped.
Power: Gap abilities.
Offensive Projection:Run Producer Upside.
Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity: 88
Top Rapsodo BP Distance:302
Field: Plays with an easy tempo and well timed actions. Ball skills appear to be on par for class.
Throw: High-3/4 righty with average to above average strength.
Defensive Projection: Corner Outfield.