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.
Trotter Creel, Fairhope (AL), 2028 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 5-7, 136-pounds. Smaller stature with room to add. Delivery: Clean actions down the mound, repeats the delivery every pitch. Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot, longer arm action. FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Showed some late arm side action with solid command to the gloveside. T2036, 1950 average rpm. CB: 64-65 mph. 11/5 shape with command down in the zone. T2302, 2206 average rpm. CH: 66-70 mph. Killed the spin, creating late depth into RH hitters. T1614, 1543 average rpm.
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Trotter Creel, Fairhope (AL), 2028 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 5-6, 128-pounds. Smaller, leaner body. More room for additonal size. Delivery: Clean actions down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 action. FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Mostly straight, located well to the glove side. T1991, 1950 average rpm. CB: 63-64 mph. Solid 11/5 shape, gets around it at times. T1976, 1912 average rpm. SL: 70-70 mph. Minimal break, backed up a little. Showed late sink. T1858, 1858 average rpm. CH: 65-66 mph. Killed the spin, late arm side tumble. T1545, 1502 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: RHP
Body: 5-7, 136-pounds. Smaller stature with room to add.
Delivery: Clean actions down the mound, repeats the delivery every pitch.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 slot, longer arm action.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Showed some late arm side action with solid command to the gloveside. T2036, 1950 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. 11/5 shape with command down in the zone. T2302, 2206 average rpm.
CH: 66-70 mph. Killed the spin, creating late depth into RH hitters. T1614, 1543 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-6, 128-pounds. Smaller, leaner body. More room for additonal size.
Delivery: Clean actions down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Higher 3/4 action.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Mostly straight, located well to the glove side. T1991, 1950 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Solid 11/5 shape, gets around it at times. T1976, 1912 average rpm.
SL: 70-70 mph. Minimal break, backed up a little. Showed late sink. T1858, 1858 average rpm.
CH: 65-66 mph. Killed the spin, late arm side tumble. T1545, 1502 average rpm.