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
Jacob Willardson, SACRED HEART SCHOOL (ND), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Delivery: Works from stretch, balanced start, knee lift, tall balance position, small lean, falls down the mound, lands open Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, inverted w, horizontal elbow, effort, 3/4 slot FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Slight run T2088, 1978 average rpm. SL: 65-68 mph. Hooks, 11/5 to 10/4 shape T1774, 1752 average rpm. CH: 70-71 mph. Pulls, glove side T1727, 1629 average rpm. ATH: 8.29 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.47 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Jacob Willardson, SACRED HEART SCHOOL (ND), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Hit: RHH. Wide base to start. Hand load and strides. Aggressive swing, barrel/hands works down to contact. Shows hand speed. Short finish. Middle approach, good consistent barrel contact, line drive and fly ball result Power: 63 max exit velocity, averaged 58.5 mph. 186' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Defense: Active feet, stays moving, sets up for throw. Average glove and makes routine play ATH: 8.29 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.47 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Works from stretch, balanced start, knee lift, tall balance position, small lean, falls down the mound, lands open
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, inverted w, horizontal elbow, effort, 3/4 slot
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Slight run T2088, 1978 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. Hooks, 11/5 to 10/4 shape T1774, 1752 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Pulls, glove side T1727, 1629 average rpm.
ATH: 8.29 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.47 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base to start. Hand load and strides. Aggressive swing, barrel/hands works down to contact. Shows hand speed. Short finish. Middle approach, good consistent barrel contact, line drive and fly ball result
Power: 63 max exit velocity, averaged 58.5 mph. 186' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.
Defense: Active feet, stays moving, sets up for throw. Average glove and makes routine play
ATH: 8.29 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.47 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.