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.
2024/25 RHP Jordan Taylor was one of the more high-powered arms to take the mound on Monday and tied for the event-best fastball velocity at 89.0mph. 6-foot-2, 185-pound right-hander out of the Ontario Nationals program with a strong lower-half and good direction. The fastball sat 85-87 T89 with feel for the zone, coupled with a slider at 76-78mph. One of the loudest bullpens of the day and got stronger as he went along. Uncommitted senior arm who can also go as a 2025.
10/21/23
2025 RHP Jordan Taylor made three appearances throughout the trip. Taylor was able to generate a ton of weak contact in his innings, which led to him throwing 2 scoreless innings at VCU. Ran the fastball up to 85 mph, with more in the tank. Flashed some feel with his off-speeds, throwing them for strikes, also generating out-of-zone swing and miss with it. Overall, a 2025 that should be interesting to follow as he develops.
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