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
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.
The 6-foot-1, 170-pound right hander has continued to make steady climbs since last summer. Culpepper flashed a FB at 84-86 (2052-2127 rpm via Trackman). Works quickly on the bump with great pace and quick arm. Possessed the highest-upside breaking ball at the event with tight 10/4 SL at 76-78 (1959-2284 rpm via Trackman) with good shape and swing n’ miss capability. Mixed changeup at 76-78, which is new pitch but ability to get me over for strike.
5/24/20
RHP, (2021) MTCS, TN. 6-foot-1, 170-pound projectable frame. Confident on the mound, had an over-the-top arm angle and a loose arm action with quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses high effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Lands square. Sat with his fastball at 84-86 mph and topped out at 86 mph; showed arm side control and some action. His 1/7 curveball has glove side command.
7/3/18 - Home-1st: 4.87, Position Velocity: IF-79, Exit Velocity: 79 5-foot-11, 155-pound, RHH shows all fields approach w/ super projectable frame. Medium, athletic frame w/ high-waist, well-proportioned lean strength. Super lean, super projectable. Offensively, hits w/ a slightly open, upright stance w/ very short hand and front foot rhythm into shift of weight w/ short crouch, stride and proper load. Flashes bat speed through the zone, learning to keep upper and lower halves in sync and through the baseball. Occasionally leaks w/ his hips. Projectable pull power. Defensively, moves well at SS w/ solid hands, plays through the baseball well w/ lateral mobility and carry to target arm strength.
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The 6-foot-1, 170-pound right hander has continued to make steady climbs since last summer. Culpepper flashed a FB at 84-86 (2052-2127 rpm via Trackman). Works quickly on the bump with great pace and quick arm. Possessed the highest-upside breaking ball at the event with tight 10/4 SL at 76-78 (1959-2284 rpm via Trackman) with good shape and swing n’ miss capability. Mixed changeup at 76-78, which is new pitch but ability to get me over for strike.
RHP, (2021) MTCS, TN. 6-foot-1, 170-pound projectable frame. Confident on the mound, had an over-the-top arm angle and a loose arm action with quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses high effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Lands square. Sat with his fastball at 84-86 mph and topped out at 86 mph; showed arm side control and some action. His 1/7 curveball has glove side command.
7/3/18 - Home-1st: 4.87, Position Velocity: IF-79, Exit Velocity: 79
5-foot-11, 155-pound, RHH shows all fields approach w/ super projectable frame. Medium, athletic frame w/ high-waist, well-proportioned lean strength. Super lean, super projectable. Offensively, hits w/ a slightly open, upright stance w/ very short hand and front foot rhythm into shift of weight w/ short crouch, stride and proper load. Flashes bat speed through the zone, learning to keep upper and lower halves in sync and through the baseball. Occasionally leaks w/ his hips. Projectable pull power. Defensively, moves well at SS w/ solid hands, plays through the baseball well w/ lateral mobility and carry to target arm strength.