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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
RHP/SS, (2023) Cuyahoga Heights, OH. 6-foot-2, 165-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-81 mph. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2107; Avg 1924). Showed a 11/5 curveball (62-65) with slight slurvey action. (Max spin 2225; Avg 2153). He shows some fading action on his changeup (71-71).
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Noah Phillips: RHP/SS, (2023) Cuyahoga Heights, OH. 6-foot-1, 150-pound. During batting practice, Phillips best exit velocity was 87 mph. (65.9 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is quick, has an an inside-out swing plane and balanced finish. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 80 mph; has consistent feet, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-81 mph. (Max spin 1975; Avg 1950). Shows slurvey action on his 11/5 curveball (65-66). (Max spin 2217; Avg 2171). He had some action on his changeup (65-66).
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RHP/SS, (2023) Cuyahoga Heights, OH. 6-foot-2, 165-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-81 mph. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2107; Avg 1924). Showed a 11/5 curveball (62-65) with slight slurvey action. (Max spin 2225; Avg 2153). He shows some fading action on his changeup (71-71).
Noah Phillips: RHP/SS, (2023) Cuyahoga Heights, OH. 6-foot-1, 150-pound. During batting practice, Phillips best exit velocity was 87 mph. (65.9 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is quick, has an an inside-out swing plane and balanced finish. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 80 mph; has consistent feet, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-81 mph. (Max spin 1975; Avg 1950). Shows slurvey action on his 11/5 curveball (65-66). (Max spin 2217; Avg 2171). He had some action on his changeup (65-66).