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.
Anders Ahladas, PDG Academy (Former Pro5) (VA), 2024 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong, athletic frame. Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort. Has a clean finish. Arm Action: LH. Full arm action from 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Fastball has late life. T1867, 1744 average rpm. SL: 71-74 mph. Slider has gradual movement. T1815, 1708 average rpm. CH: 76-77 mph. Changeup has some fading action. T1520, 1460 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort. Has a clean finish.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action from 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Fastball has late life. T1867, 1744 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Slider has gradual movement. T1815, 1708 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Changeup has some fading action. T1520, 1460 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH
Arm: LH.