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.
Gage Vaughn, Priceville (AL), 2028 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-8, 159-pounds. Smaller frame, ability to add size/strength in the future. Delivery: Worked primarily from the windup, controlled tempo down the mound. Finishes over the front foot. Arm Action: LH. Longer, quick arm action. FB: T77, 72-77 mph. Both sides of the plate with some run to arm side. T1868, 1788 average rpm. CB: 61-63 mph. 11-5 action, showed some feel for the offering. T1878, 1749 average rpm. CH: 67-69 mph. Fades to arm side. T1503, 1434 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: 5-8, 159-pounds. Smaller frame, ability to add size/strength in the future.
Delivery: Worked primarily from the windup, controlled tempo down the mound. Finishes over the front foot.
Arm Action: LH. Longer, quick arm action.
FB: T77, 72-77 mph. Both sides of the plate with some run to arm side. T1868, 1788 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. 11-5 action, showed some feel for the offering. T1878, 1749 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Fades to arm side. T1503, 1434 average rpm.