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.
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James Whalen, Toms River East (NJ), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-0, 177-pounds. Lean and athletic frame. Delivery: Consistent tempo to the delivery. Hands work in sync with his leg kick. Exaggerated hip hinge, really engages the lower. Arm Action: RH. Slot slightly above 3/4, loose. FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Armside run. T2119, 2063 average rpm. CB: 63-65 mph. Gradual 11/6 shape. T2276, 2160 average rpm. CH: 70-71 mph. Straight fade. T1426, 1352 average rpm. ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
9/20/23
James Whalen, Toms River East (NJ), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-0, 177-pounds. Lean and athletic frame. Hit: RHH. Wider setup, even and balanced. Creates pre-pitch rhythm. TT stride, separation in the load. Efficient lower half, clears the hips. 72.1 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 324' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Compact AA, higher slot. Defense: Stays low/athletic, works around the ball. ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
3/08/23
Physical: 6-foot-0, 177 pounds; Slight, lean build. 1.83 10yd sprint. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Lifts hands with an up and down stride for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a downward swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 89 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while sitting back. Hands are out in front with a delay in transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 75 MPH. OF - 80 MPH. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using an angled drop step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 79 MPH, while sitting 76 - 68 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 63 - 64 MPH; early action. CH: 67 - 68 MPH; maintains same plain.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 177-pounds. Lean and athletic frame.
Delivery: Consistent tempo to the delivery. Hands work in sync with his leg kick. Exaggerated hip hinge, really engages the lower.
Arm Action: RH. Slot slightly above 3/4, loose.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Armside run. T2119, 2063 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Gradual 11/6 shape. T2276, 2160 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Straight fade. T1426, 1352 average rpm.
ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 177-pounds. Lean and athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, even and balanced. Creates pre-pitch rhythm. TT stride, separation in the load. Efficient lower half, clears the hips. 72.1 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Compact AA, higher slot.
Defense: Stays low/athletic, works around the ball.
ATH: 7.09 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.95 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Physical: 6-foot-0, 177 pounds; Slight, lean build. 1.83 10yd sprint.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Lifts hands with an up and down stride for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a downward swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 89 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while sitting back. Hands are out in front with a delay in transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 75 MPH. OF - 80 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using an angled drop step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 79 MPH, while sitting 76 - 68 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 63 - 64 MPH; early action. CH: 67 - 68 MPH; maintains same plain.