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
Fastball
Hop+
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.
Fastball
Hop+
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.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Jack Texter: RHP/SS, (2024) Upper Arlington, OH. 5-foot-11, 155-pound. Solid on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2287; Avg 2078). Shows gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2265; Avg 2198).
10/08/22
RHP/SS, (2024) Upper Arlington, OH. 5-foot-11, 150-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2092; Avg 1922). His 11/5 curveball has late action. (Max spin 2220; Avg 2113).
7/27/22
Easy delivery strike thrower who T87, sat 84-86mph. Velo will only continue to develop positively as strength arrives. Complemented heater w/a low 70s CB that shows flashes of swing and miss. Potential starter profile. Expect continual, positive progression throughout the next few years.
7/12/22
: RHP/SS, (2024) Upper Arlington, OH. 5-foot-11, 150-pound. Earned a Future Games invitation after his performance. On the mound, threw his fastball 82-85 mph with a max of 86 mph. Curveball (69-70 mph), changeup (76-77 mph). Everything was easy, and he filled up the zone. Going to throw much harder someday as well.
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Jack Texter: RHP/SS, (2024) Upper Arlington, OH. 5-foot-11, 155-pound. Solid on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2287; Avg 2078). Shows gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2265; Avg 2198).
RHP/SS, (2024) Upper Arlington, OH. 5-foot-11, 150-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2092; Avg 1922). His 11/5 curveball has late action. (Max spin 2220; Avg 2113).
Easy delivery strike thrower who T87, sat 84-86mph. Velo will only continue to develop positively as strength arrives. Complemented heater w/a low 70s CB that shows flashes of swing and miss. Potential starter profile. Expect continual, positive progression throughout the next few years.
: RHP/SS, (2024) Upper Arlington, OH. 5-foot-11, 150-pound. Earned a Future Games invitation after his performance. On the mound, threw his fastball 82-85 mph with a max of 86 mph. Curveball (69-70 mph), changeup (76-77 mph). Everything was easy, and he filled up the zone. Going to throw much harder someday as well.