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.
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.
Kylen Baker, Little Rock Central (AR), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-0, 177-pounds. Athletic frame Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a moderate leg kick before striding straight down the mound into a balanced finish with some recoil. Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from a 3/4 slot. FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Some strikes, arm side run. T1611, 1527 average rpm. CB: 62-64 mph. Some strikes, low spin (1792 avg.) T1908, 1792 average rpm. CH: 67-70 mph. Some strikes, keeps its plane T1209, 1133 average rpm. ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.20 max vertical.
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Kylen Baker, Little Rock Central (AR), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-0, 177-pounds. Athletic frame Hit: RHH. Upright setup with a balanced base and feet even. Quiet hands starting above shoulder, moderate leg kick trigger. Short flat path with uphill finish, some barrels. 69.7 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 340' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Moderate stroke from a 3/4 arm slot. Defense: Deliberate actions defensively. ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.20 max vertical.
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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.
Grip Strgth (LH)
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: 6-0, 177-pounds. Athletic frame
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a moderate leg kick before striding straight down the mound into a balanced finish with some recoil.
Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Some strikes, arm side run. T1611, 1527 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. Some strikes, low spin (1792 avg.) T1908, 1792 average rpm.
CH: 67-70 mph. Some strikes, keeps its plane T1209, 1133 average rpm.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.20 max vertical.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 177-pounds. Athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Upright setup with a balanced base and feet even. Quiet hands starting above shoulder, moderate leg kick trigger. Short flat path with uphill finish, some barrels. 69.7 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 340' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Moderate stroke from a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Deliberate actions defensively.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 26.20 max vertical.