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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.49
RSI
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.
Evan Hedlund, Casteel (AZ), 2028 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Athletic build with room to add size and strength as he matures. Body: 5-10, 159-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to add size and strength. Delivery: Stands centered on the mound with solid rhythm and timing, sitting into the backside effectively. Generates strong downhill direction and consistently commands the strike zone. Shows feel for all his pitches, creates excellent hip-to-shoulder separation, and hides the ball well through his delivery. Arm Action: LH. Loose, smooth arm action from a 3/4 slot with a quick, whippy delivery. FB: T83, 77-83 mph. T2071, 1983 average rpm. CB: 70-72 mph. T2014, 1903 average rpm. SL: 70-74 mph. T2128, 1810 average rpm. CH: 74-76 mph. T1683, 1554 average rpm. ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 22.90 max vertical.
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Evan Hedlund, Casteel (AZ), 2028 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Athletic build with room to add size and strength as he matures. Body: 5-10, 159-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to add size and strength. Hit: LHH. Tall, open stance with hands set at the shoulder and the barrel positioned behind the head. Barrel tilts toward center field before launch, creating good direction back up the middle; clears the hips and generates force through efficient use of the ground. Misses occur when he gets out on his front foot, causing him to spin off and just miss. 64.4 mph bat speed with 4 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80.0 mph. 302' max distance. Arm: LH. INF-75 mph. ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 22.90 max vertical. Vizual Edge: 54.44 Edge Score
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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 Athletic build with room to add size and strength as he matures.
Body: 5-10, 159-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to add size and strength.
Delivery: Stands centered on the mound with solid rhythm and timing, sitting into the backside effectively. Generates strong downhill direction and consistently commands the strike zone. Shows feel for all his pitches, creates excellent hip-to-shoulder separation, and hides the ball well through his delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Loose, smooth arm action from a 3/4 slot with a quick, whippy delivery.
FB: T83, 77-83 mph. T2071, 1983 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. T2014, 1903 average rpm.
SL: 70-74 mph. T2128, 1810 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. T1683, 1554 average rpm.
ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 22.90 max vertical.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Athletic build with room to add size and strength as he matures.
Body: 5-10, 159-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room to add size and strength.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open stance with hands set at the shoulder and the barrel positioned behind the head. Barrel tilts toward center field before launch, creating good direction back up the middle; clears the hips and generates force through efficient use of the ground. Misses occur when he gets out on his front foot, causing him to spin off and just miss. 64.4 mph bat speed with 4 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80.0 mph. 302' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-75 mph.
ATH: 7.49 runner in the 60. 22.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 54.44 Edge Score