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.
Gavin Lang, Collinsville (AL), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic and proportional with present strength. Delivery: Up tempo with clean movements down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Shorter stroke, higher 3/4 stroke. FB: T84, 80-84 mph. Not afraid to go in to RH hitters, occasional run to the arm side. T2232, 2047 average rpm. CB: 68-73 mph. Solid 11/5 action showing some late down action. T2117, 1907 average rpm.
6/17/25
Gavin Lang, Collinsville (AL), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic and proportional with present strength. Hit: RHH. Slightly-open stance with controlled leg kick. Rhythmic operation with good balance and athleticism. Upward path with some bat speed. Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 262' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-75 mph. Shorter, over the top slot. Defense: Athletic and natural actions through the ball. Gathers himself well for the throw. Vizual Edge: 33.02 Edge Score
5/30/24
Uncommitted. Had a very good weekend at the plate and also on the mound. Had some great hits off the barrel with driving one at 94 EV. Lang battled very well at the plate this weekend. Has a very strong lower half with pretty good hand speed. Had a pretty good outing this weekend. On the mound he topped at 87 FB.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic and proportional with present strength.
Delivery: Up tempo with clean movements down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter stroke, higher 3/4 stroke.
FB: T84, 80-84 mph. Not afraid to go in to RH hitters, occasional run to the arm side. T2232, 2047 average rpm.
CB: 68-73 mph. Solid 11/5 action showing some late down action. T2117, 1907 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic and proportional with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Slightly-open stance with controlled leg kick. Rhythmic operation with good balance and athleticism. Upward path with some bat speed.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 262' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-75 mph. Shorter, over the top slot.
Defense: Athletic and natural actions through the ball. Gathers himself well for the throw.
Vizual Edge: 33.02 Edge Score