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
Jack Diefenderfer, Prattville Christian Academy (AL), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-4, 225-pounds. Physical build with a strong lower half. Delivery: Moves well down the mound, good tempo. Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm, hides the ball. FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Arm side life, late movement. T2065, 2003 average rpm. SL: 71-72 mph. Sweeping shape, plays down. T2013, 1963 average rpm. CH: 79-80 mph. Occasional cut. Spotty feel. T2114, 2080 average rpm.
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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: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 225-pounds. Physical build with a strong lower half.
Delivery: Moves well down the mound, good tempo.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm, hides the ball.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Arm side life, late movement. T2065, 2003 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Sweeping shape, plays down. T2013, 1963 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Occasional cut. Spotty feel. T2114, 2080 average rpm.