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.
Tony Caracciolo: RHP/C, (2025) ST JOHNS JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL & ACADEMY, OH. 6-foot-2, 185-pound athletic projectable build. (61.8 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic stance with a smooth active load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is present, displays a level swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive approach. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 74 mph; shows consistent feet, a clean transfer, and next level hands. recorded pop times of 2.06-2.18. Tons of flexibility and athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short very quick arm action with uninterrupted slot. Smooth projectable on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose clean arm action with above average arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed low balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1994; Avg 1889).
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Tony Caracciolo: RHP/C, (2025) ST JOHNS JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL & ACADEMY, OH. 6-foot-2, 185-pound athletic projectable build. (61.8 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic stance with a smooth active load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is present, displays a level swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive approach. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 74 mph; shows consistent feet, a clean transfer, and next level hands. recorded pop times of 2.06-2.18. Tons of flexibility and athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short very quick arm action with uninterrupted slot. Smooth projectable on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose clean arm action with above average arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed low balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1994; Avg 1889).