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.
Robert Plass, Kimberly High (WI), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-1, 217-pounds. Delivery: Medium-high leg kick, average stride, online, well-sequenced from the ground up, repeats. Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, some looseness and fluidity to the arm. FB: T82, 79-81 mph. True four-seam carry through the zone, two-seam had sink and run, effective when arm-side. T1960, 1787 average rpm. CB: 71-75 mph. Tight break, 11/5 action; effective when located down near zone/glove-side. T2143, 2031 average rpm. CH: 75-75 mph. Same shape as two-seamer with less velocity. T2015, 1514 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Thicker strong build with good proportions and more room to add. Delivery: High leg tuck, up tempo, uses lower half well to get down the hill. Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot with arm quickness. FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Finishes through areas, some cut. T1955, 1863 average rpm. CB: 74-76 mph. 10/4 shape and break, can land, flashes sharpness to the break. T2046, 2019 average rpm. CH: 79-80 mph. Sells the pitch with some depth. T1970, 1755 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 217-pounds.
Delivery: Medium-high leg kick, average stride, online, well-sequenced from the ground up, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, some looseness and fluidity to the arm.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. True four-seam carry through the zone, two-seam had sink and run, effective when arm-side. T1960, 1787 average rpm.
CB: 71-75 mph. Tight break, 11/5 action; effective when located down near zone/glove-side. T2143, 2031 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Same shape as two-seamer with less velocity. T2015, 1514 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. Thicker strong build with good proportions and more room to add.
Delivery: High leg tuck, up tempo, uses lower half well to get down the hill.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot with arm quickness.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Finishes through areas, some cut. T1955, 1863 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. 10/4 shape and break, can land, flashes sharpness to the break. T2046, 2019 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Sells the pitch with some depth. T1970, 1755 average rpm.