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.
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.
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.
Taylor Echols: RHP/SS, (2024) Wapakoneta, OH. Miami (OH) Commit, 5-foot-8, 135-pound. Projectable advanced on the mound, showed lightning arm speed with an over-the-top arm angle and a quick short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands square with balanced an athletic finish. (Max spin 2199; Avg 1965).
6/12/23
Taylor Echols: RHP/SS, (2024) Wapakoneta, OH. 5-foot-8, 135-pound. Solid on the mound, had a compact arm action and a high arm angle with some quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed strong balance point with even shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2249; Avg 2141). His 11/5 curveball had gradual action. (Max spin 2597; Avg 2549).
2/19/23
Taylor Echols: RHP/SS, (2024) Wapakoneta, OH. 5-foot-8, 135-pound lanky projectable build. Showed a high slot and a very quick loose arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Smooth advanced on the mound, showing consistent electric arm speed he used a very quick clean arm action and a high arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. Even shoulders with an strong consistent balance point. Lands open with an athletic recoil finish. (Max spin 2212; Avg 2156).
2/11/23
Taylor Echols: RHP/SS, (2024) Wapakoneta, OH. 5-foot-8, 135-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high arm angle and a quick arm action while showing some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2362; Avg 2251). His 11/5 curveball has tight action. (Max spin 2688; Avg 2688). Throws a 10/4 slider with late action. (Max spin 2511; Avg 2297).
7/19/22
Taylor Echols: RHP/SS, (2024) Wapakoneta, OH. 5-foot-8, 135-pound. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a high arm angle and a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows high effort. Even shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 84-87 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2126; Avg 1964). His 11/5 curveball (71-74) shows slurvey action. (Max spin 2480; Avg 2353). His changeup (75-76) has slight action. His 10/4 slider (76-77) shows late action. (Max spin 2101; Avg 2101).
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Taylor Echols: RHP/SS, (2024) Wapakoneta, OH. Miami (OH) Commit, 5-foot-8, 135-pound. Projectable advanced on the mound, showed lightning arm speed with an over-the-top arm angle and a quick short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands square with balanced an athletic finish. (Max spin 2199; Avg 1965).
Taylor Echols: RHP/SS, (2024) Wapakoneta, OH. 5-foot-8, 135-pound. Solid on the mound, had a compact arm action and a high arm angle with some quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed strong balance point with even shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2249; Avg 2141). His 11/5 curveball had gradual action. (Max spin 2597; Avg 2549).
Taylor Echols: RHP/SS, (2024) Wapakoneta, OH. 5-foot-8, 135-pound lanky projectable build. Showed a high slot and a very quick loose arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Smooth advanced on the mound, showing consistent electric arm speed he used a very quick clean arm action and a high arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. Even shoulders with an strong consistent balance point. Lands open with an athletic recoil finish. (Max spin 2212; Avg 2156).
Taylor Echols: RHP/SS, (2024) Wapakoneta, OH. 5-foot-8, 135-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high arm angle and a quick arm action while showing some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2362; Avg 2251). His 11/5 curveball has tight action. (Max spin 2688; Avg 2688). Throws a 10/4 slider with late action. (Max spin 2511; Avg 2297).
Taylor Echols: RHP/SS, (2024) Wapakoneta, OH. 5-foot-8, 135-pound. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a high arm angle and a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows high effort. Even shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 84-87 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2126; Avg 1964). His 11/5 curveball (71-74) shows slurvey action. (Max spin 2480; Avg 2353). His changeup (75-76) has slight action. His 10/4 slider (76-77) shows late action. (Max spin 2101; Avg 2101).