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.
Fastball
Hop+
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.
Evan Salapka, Atlee (VA), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-5, 190-pounds. Long, lanky frame. Delivery: Stretch only delivery with late intent. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Fastball has late life. T2502, 2431 average rpm. SL: 75-76 mph. Slider has sharp sweping break. T2410, 2304 average rpm. CH: 79-81 mph. Changeup has fading action. T1973, 1914 average rpm.
11/04/23
Evan Salapka, Atlee (VA), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Lanky, projectable frame. Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort. Has a balanced finish. Arm Action: RH. Full arm action from 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Fastball has some arm side run. T2308, 2115 average rpm. SL: 73-76 mph. Slider has gradual movement. T2365, 2203 average rpm. CH: 75-77 mph. Changeup has fading action. T1778, 1712 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-5, 190-pounds. Long, lanky frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with late intent.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Fastball has late life. T2502, 2431 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. Slider has sharp sweping break. T2410, 2304 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Changeup has fading action. T1973, 1914 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Lanky, projectable frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort. Has a balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action from 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Fastball has some arm side run. T2308, 2115 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. Slider has gradual movement. T2365, 2203 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Changeup has fading action. T1778, 1712 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-4, 175-pounds. Lanky, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.