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.
McGill Toolen Catholic (AL), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/1B A 2024 arm to follow showing a high ceiling. Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Highly projectable frame. Delivery: Drop and drive lower-half down the mound, smooth tempo. Arm Action: RH. Short/quick high 3/4 slot. FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Generally straight, feel for the zone. T1737, 1905 average rpm. CB: 72-74 mph. Solid 11/5 shape, flashed feel. T2153, 2221 average rpm. CH: 80-81 mph. Sink towards the bottom of the zone with near fastball arm-speed.
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McGill Toolen Catholic (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B A 2024 arm to follow showing a high ceiling.
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Highly projectable frame.
Delivery: Drop and drive lower-half down the mound, smooth tempo.
Arm Action: RH. Short/quick high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Generally straight, feel for the zone. T1737, 1905 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Solid 11/5 shape, flashed feel. T2153, 2221 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Sink towards the bottom of the zone with near fastball arm-speed.