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.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
82.34
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
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.
Arm Speed
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.
The epitome of a command pitcher, that shows an understanding of what he’s doing on the mound. At the Future Games, he didn’t have his best FB velocity, as he’s been as high as 84-85 over the summer and was more in the 79-82 range and works corners and keeps hitters off balance with a big breaking CB and deceptive fading CH with late sink. The delivery is sound and simple with a flexible high kick to delivery and breaks over the rubber and gets his arm up and into the throwing position at a flat foot strike. The arm action is clean and crisp from a HTQ slot and gets good extension out front into a ¾ finish out front. A great teammate, who is always into the game and pays attention to what is going on and is eager to learn and has a passion for the game.
3/06/22
Only 79-80 mph with his FB right now, but this is a young freshman and a young maturing body that has tons of physical projection to come. Is able to land and spin the CB, but needs to speed up the arm in doing so. Right now what he does do that gets you excited, is except for a slight cross body landing, the mechanics are super special and on time with his arm at the powerpoint of the delivery. He controls his body and is a K thrower and hits the mitt to both sides of the plate. He gets ahead of hitters and performs beyond his years. With command potential an ability to pitch and set hitters up, and as he continues to refine his delivery and add size and strength, the velo should come in short order. It wouldn’t surprise me to see mid 80’s this time next year and also see steady increments of FB/CB velo moving forward.
11/20/21
The cleanest delivery of the event. A young 14 yr old with solid upside to throw harder and look for a 10 mph increase over the next 4 years of HS. The delivery is a little paint by the numbers and is methodical, but once he reaches the apex of his knee kick, he breaks clean and separates over the rubber. The HTQ arm stroke is clean with avg ext out front. The arm strength hasn’t kicked in as of yet. Does seem to feather his pitches into the zone, instead of reaching back and giving it his best bolt. The CB is low in velo and needs to throw it harder and with his FB arm speed. With this added arm speed, he needs to be on the mid 60’s with the pitch. Everything lines up for a late bloomer type arm to catch up to the cleanness of the delivery and arm stroke. Will be interesting to see where he is come next summer after a year of HS baseball.
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The epitome of a command pitcher, that shows an understanding of what he’s doing on the mound. At the Future Games, he didn’t have his best FB velocity, as he’s been as high as 84-85 over the summer and was more in the 79-82 range and works corners and keeps hitters off balance with a big breaking CB and deceptive fading CH with late sink. The delivery is sound and simple with a flexible high kick to delivery and breaks over the rubber and gets his arm up and into the throwing position at a flat foot strike. The arm action is clean and crisp from a HTQ slot and gets good extension out front into a ¾ finish out front. A great teammate, who is always into the game and pays attention to what is going on and is eager to learn and has a passion for the game.
Only 79-80 mph with his FB right now, but this is a young freshman and a young maturing body that has tons of physical projection to come. Is able to land and spin the CB, but needs to speed up the arm in doing so. Right now what he does do that gets you excited, is except for a slight cross body landing, the mechanics are super special and on time with his arm at the powerpoint of the delivery. He controls his body and is a K thrower and hits the mitt to both sides of the plate. He gets ahead of hitters and performs beyond his years. With command potential an ability to pitch and set hitters up, and as he continues to refine his delivery and add size and strength, the velo should come in short order. It wouldn’t surprise me to see mid 80’s this time next year and also see steady increments of FB/CB velo moving forward.
The cleanest delivery of the event. A young 14 yr old with solid upside to throw harder and look for a 10 mph increase over the next 4 years of HS. The delivery is a little paint by the numbers and is methodical, but once he reaches the apex of his knee kick, he breaks clean and separates over the rubber. The HTQ arm stroke is clean with avg ext out front. The arm strength hasn’t kicked in as of yet. Does seem to feather his pitches into the zone, instead of reaching back and giving it his best bolt. The CB is low in velo and needs to throw it harder and with his FB arm speed. With this added arm speed, he needs to be on the mid 60’s with the pitch. Everything lines up for a late bloomer type arm to catch up to the cleanness of the delivery and arm stroke. Will be interesting to see where he is come next summer after a year of HS baseball.