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
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.
Sam Clapp, Newport Harbor High (CA), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Right-hander with a loose, whippy arm and a sharp three-pitch mix. Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic, proportionate, projectable. Delivery: Slow and steady delivery, loose, glove tap trigger, balanced finish. Arm Action: RH. Arm starts low on the backswing, whippy action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T89, 85-88 mph. Strong arm side run with carry through the zone. T2211, 2104 average rpm. SL: 74-75 mph. Tight spin with late horizontal break. T2090, 1814 average rpm. CH: 78-79 mph. Heavy arm side fade with moderate depth. T1972, 1954 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.
Sam Clapp, Newport Harbor High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Right-hander with a loose, whippy arm and a sharp three-pitch mix.
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic, proportionate, projectable.
Delivery: Slow and steady delivery, loose, glove tap trigger, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Arm starts low on the backswing, whippy action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 85-88 mph. Strong arm side run with carry through the zone. T2211, 2104 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. Tight spin with late horizontal break. T2090, 1814 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Heavy arm side fade with moderate depth. T1972, 1954 average rpm.