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.
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
Andres Armenta wasted no time sparking a rally with a sharp single back up the middle in playoff action. Armenta brings a dynamic blend of athleticism and bat speed, flashing power potential well beyond his age. His swing is balanced and aggressive, showing the ability to drive the baseball with authority to all fields. Already standing out in high-level events like the Preseason All-State, Armenta has a natural feel for the game and profiles as one of the top 2028 follows in the state with the tools to impact the game in all phases.
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Andres Armenta, a two-way player in the 2028 class from Casteel High School, was a standout at this past weekend’s preseason All-State event, displaying elite athleticism and significant power potential. At the plate, Armenta’s strong, balanced swing and high-level bat speed were evident, especially during the gameplay portion, where he smoked a ball to left field for a double. His natural feel for the game and impressive tools on both sides of the ball make him a must-follow prospect in the 2028 class as he continues to develop into a high-impact player.
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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.
Andres Armenta, a two-way player in the 2028 class from Casteel High School, was a standout at this past weekend’s preseason All-State event, displaying elite athleticism and significant power potential. At the plate, Armenta’s strong, balanced swing and high-level bat speed were evident, especially during the gameplay portion, where he smoked a ball to left field for a double. His natural feel for the game and impressive tools on both sides of the ball make him a must-follow prospect in the 2028 class as he continues to develop into a high-impact player.