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.
Braiden Meredith, Farragut (TN), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/LHP Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Long levers with a lengthly frame that has present twitch. Lacks some muscle and size but has present corrdinated balance to his movements. Has a frame that could pack on a lot of mass. Delivery: Has quicker tempo with medium size leg lift. Rotates more north to south than east west. Has trouble blocking with his lead leg, as he plants and pulls off towards first. Could be a big velocity gain with that change Arm Action: LH. Compact arm with high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T81, 79-80 mph. FB has some arm side run to it. Will get in on lots of RHH. Sets up his other pitches well T1940, 1766 average rpm. CB: 72-74 mph. CB lacks depth and spin to it currently. Shows more rifle spin and a different pitch plane than fastball. Will need to look to stay on top of pitch with intent to create a natural 1/7 design. T1870, 1722 average rpm. CH: 71-75 mph. CH showed flashes of good arm side movement with some depth. Could get a lot of swing and miss if he lets it run off the plate as well as a ground out pitch for 2-0 counts. T1811, 1714 average rpm. ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.82 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
7/12/23
Braiden Meredith, Farragut (TN), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/LHP Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Long levers with a lengthly frame that has present twitch. Lacks some muscle and size but has present corrdinated balance to his movements. Has a frame that could pack on a lot of mass. Hit: LHH. Middle balanced stance with even approach. Relaxed body with front foot toe tap south to load the backside for firing. Really shoots the hips nicely with present twitch. Really short to the zone with a slight downwards attack angle that he smooths out at finish with a slight uppercut as the hips clear and the upperhalf follows through. 63.8 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 312' max distance. Arm: LH. OF-83 mph. Really clean arm action that works effortlessly with his rotation. Stays connected with the elbow and gets quick into slot. Can have some backwards tilt with the shoulders but evens out at release. Defense: Smooth defender to both glove and arm side. Stays low as he is attacking the baseball without sacrificing much speed or fluidity. Works well through the ball at gather and fires for a quick release with present arm strength. ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.82 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Long levers with a lengthly frame that has present twitch. Lacks some muscle and size but has present corrdinated balance to his movements. Has a frame that could pack on a lot of mass.
Delivery: Has quicker tempo with medium size leg lift. Rotates more north to south than east west. Has trouble blocking with his lead leg, as he plants and pulls off towards first. Could be a big velocity gain with that change
Arm Action: LH. Compact arm with high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. FB has some arm side run to it. Will get in on lots of RHH. Sets up his other pitches well T1940, 1766 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. CB lacks depth and spin to it currently. Shows more rifle spin and a different pitch plane than fastball. Will need to look to stay on top of pitch with intent to create a natural 1/7 design. T1870, 1722 average rpm.
CH: 71-75 mph. CH showed flashes of good arm side movement with some depth. Could get a lot of swing and miss if he lets it run off the plate as well as a ground out pitch for 2-0 counts. T1811, 1714 average rpm.
ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.82 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Long levers with a lengthly frame that has present twitch. Lacks some muscle and size but has present corrdinated balance to his movements. Has a frame that could pack on a lot of mass.
Hit: LHH. Middle balanced stance with even approach. Relaxed body with front foot toe tap south to load the backside for firing. Really shoots the hips nicely with present twitch. Really short to the zone with a slight downwards attack angle that he smooths out at finish with a slight uppercut as the hips clear and the upperhalf follows through. 63.8 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-83 mph. Really clean arm action that works effortlessly with his rotation. Stays connected with the elbow and gets quick into slot. Can have some backwards tilt with the shoulders but evens out at release.
Defense: Smooth defender to both glove and arm side. Stays low as he is attacking the baseball without sacrificing much speed or fluidity. Works well through the ball at gather and fires for a quick release with present arm strength.
ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.65 and 3.82 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.