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.
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 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.
Physical: 5-11, 185 pounds; Sturdy, proportional build. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 80-82 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 66-69 MPH; 12-6 shape.
2/18/23
Physical: 5-foot-11, 180 pounds; Sturdy, athletic build. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 87 MPH, while sitting 85-87 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 73 MPH; spots and expands. CH: 82 MPH; runs. Strike-thrower with command of all three pitches. High velo, high spin arm. CH is high spin with an IVB that tunnels well off FB. Plus movement off-speeds.
6/14/22
Physical: Longer limbs with projection left at 5-foot-11, 170lbs; mound presence.
Pitching: RHP. Begins off the middle of the rubber; higher spin rates with a moderate takeaway that works low-to-high to the top of the zone. Some jumpy action on the FB from 79-83 mph (2323) with occasional carry when elevated. Added two-plane 70-72 mph CB (2281) with feel to throw for strikes to the glove-side. Very consistent down the slope towards a lead-leg block.
2/12/22
Physical: 5-foot-10, 160 pounds; Lean, wiry build. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride while landing slightly closed. Long arm swing while showing no restrictions; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 81-83 MPH; arm side run. CB: 69-70 MPH; spots and expands. CH: 75-76 MPH; runs.
10/30/21
Physical: Well proportioned, lean 5-foot-10, 140lb frame with athletic actions on the bump.
Pitching: RHP - Sets up slightly off the glove side of the rubber, using quick, repeatable pace and a compact stack position (hip coil) to burst down the mound off the backside. Good angle into the zone and an on-time lengthy arm-circle from H ¾ slot, creating some downhill, heavy action for strikes. The FB appeared from 78-80 mph with good extension to the mitt (6+ feet via Trackman). Mixed a quality 68-70 mph CB with swing/miss two-plane action up to T2200rpms, showing feel to spin. Then added a deceptive 73-75 mph CH, 4-5 mph off the heater with ability to pull the string.
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Physical: 5-11, 185 pounds; Sturdy, proportional build.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 80-82 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 66-69 MPH; 12-6 shape.
Physical: 5-foot-11, 180 pounds; Sturdy, athletic build.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 87 MPH, while sitting 85-87 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 73 MPH; spots and expands. CH: 82 MPH; runs. Strike-thrower with command of all three pitches. High velo, high spin arm. CH is high spin with an IVB that tunnels well off FB. Plus movement off-speeds.
Physical: Longer limbs with projection left at 5-foot-11, 170lbs; mound presence.
Pitching: RHP. Begins off the middle of the rubber; higher spin rates with a moderate takeaway that works low-to-high to the top of the zone. Some jumpy action on the FB from 79-83 mph (2323) with occasional carry when elevated. Added two-plane 70-72 mph CB (2281) with feel to throw for strikes to the glove-side. Very consistent down the slope towards a lead-leg block.
Physical: 5-foot-10, 160 pounds; Lean, wiry build.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride while landing slightly closed. Long arm swing while showing no restrictions; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 81-83 MPH; arm side run. CB: 69-70 MPH; spots and expands. CH: 75-76 MPH; runs.
Physical: Well proportioned, lean 5-foot-10, 140lb frame with athletic actions on the bump.
Pitching: RHP - Sets up slightly off the glove side of the rubber, using quick, repeatable pace and a compact stack position (hip coil) to burst down the mound off the backside. Good angle into the zone and an on-time lengthy arm-circle from H ¾ slot, creating some downhill, heavy action for strikes. The FB appeared from 78-80 mph with good extension to the mitt (6+ feet via Trackman). Mixed a quality 68-70 mph CB with swing/miss two-plane action up to T2200rpms, showing feel to spin. Then added a deceptive 73-75 mph CH, 4-5 mph off the heater with ability to pull the string.