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.
Nick Newburn, Langley (VA), 2025 Pennsylvania Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Body: 6-5, 195-pounds. Lanky, projectable frame. Delivery: Stretch only delivery with effort. Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action. FB: T89, 87-88 mph. Fastball has late life. T2019, 1970 average rpm. CB: 75-78 mph. Curveball has late depth. T2487, 2457 average rpm. CH: 82-84 mph. Changeup has gradual movement. T1655, 1592 average rpm.
11/04/23
Nick Newburn, Langley (VA), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Body: 6-5, 190-pounds. Long, lanky frame. Delivery: Stretch only delivery with some effort. Has a balanced finish. Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Fastball has late life. T2137, 1982 average rpm. CB: 68-72 mph. Curveball has depth. T2517, 2358 average rpm. CH: 77-79 mph. Changeup has fading action. T1562, 1512 average rpm.
6-foot-4, 165-pound. On the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows decent effort. Sat with his fastball at 78-80 mph and topped out at 81 mph; has command arm side down in the zone and late action. (Max spin 1969; Avg 1896). Had down in the zone control and some tight action on his curveball (69-70). (Max spin 2071; Avg 2015). He has deceiving action on his changeup (74-75).
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Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-5, 195-pounds. Lanky, projectable frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with effort.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action.
FB: T89, 87-88 mph. Fastball has late life. T2019, 1970 average rpm.
CB: 75-78 mph. Curveball has late depth. T2487, 2457 average rpm.
CH: 82-84 mph. Changeup has gradual movement. T1655, 1592 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-5, 190-pounds. Long, lanky frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with some effort. Has a balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Fastball has late life. T2137, 1982 average rpm.
CB: 68-72 mph. Curveball has depth. T2517, 2358 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Changeup has fading action. T1562, 1512 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-5, 190-pounds. Long, lanky frame.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
6-foot-4, 165-pound. On the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows decent effort. Sat with his fastball at 78-80 mph and topped out at 81 mph; has command arm side down in the zone and late action. (Max spin 1969; Avg 1896). Had down in the zone control and some tight action on his curveball (69-70). (Max spin 2071; Avg 2015). He has deceiving action on his changeup (74-75).