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.
Tyler Butts, Oneonta (AL), 2026 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-3, 171-pounds. Longer, proportional frame. High waisted, longer limbed. Delivery: Hybrid set, controlled delivery. Arm Action: RH. Lower arm action. FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Plays down in the zone, ASR. T2264, 2118 average rpm. CB: 67-70 mph. Gets on top of the offering more, similar shape to SL. T1974, 1931 average rpm. SL: 68-74 mph. Sweeping shape, horizontal. T2119, 1985 average rpm. CH: 73-74 mph. Fading action to the arm side. T2110, 1868 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: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 171-pounds. Longer, proportional frame. High waisted, longer limbed.
Delivery: Hybrid set, controlled delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Lower arm action.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Plays down in the zone, ASR. T2264, 2118 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Gets on top of the offering more, similar shape to SL. T1974, 1931 average rpm.
SL: 68-74 mph. Sweeping shape, horizontal. T2119, 1985 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Fading action to the arm side. T2110, 1868 average rpm.