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.
Miles Melescu, WESTERN BRANCH HIGH (VA), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-9, 190-pounds. Lean, proportional frame. Delivery: Controlled delivery with late intent. Arm Action: LH. Full arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Fastball has arm side run. T2224, 2057 average rpm. CB: 74-77 mph. Curveball has some sweeping action. T2432, 2219 average rpm. CH: 79-81 mph. Changeup has diving action. T1524, 1425 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-9, 190-pounds. Lean, proportional frame.
Delivery: Controlled delivery with late intent.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Fastball has arm side run. T2224, 2057 average rpm.
CB: 74-77 mph. Curveball has some sweeping action. T2432, 2219 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. Changeup has diving action. T1524, 1425 average rpm.