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.
Sebastian Schaffer, Los Gatos High (CA), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/OF RHP who attacks the zone with high spin offerings. Will add velocity as frame fills. Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Wiry, lean build with room to add strength and physicality. Delivery: Sets hands just below eye level before dropping to belt height to sync with the front leg. Utilizes a high leg kick with an inward hip turn, sinking into the rear hip before employing a drop/drive movement down the mound. Works with noticeable length to the stride and shows solid feel for blocking with the plant leg. Upper half stays tall through the finish, aiding direction and consistency. Arm Action: RH. Works with a full arm circle out of the glove, initially working down while staying fairly in line with the body. Arm action is smooth, building momentum through progression to display solid arm speed. Shows consistent release point from a low 3/4 slot, finishing with significant recoil. FB: T85, 82-84 mph. High spin FB that displays good life/carry through the zone; generating whiffs above the zone. Pairs with heavy arm-side run that is effective against LHH away. Velocity will come as frame fills. T2497, 2305 average rpm. SL: 67-71 mph. Gyro-like SL, with late breaking action. Plays well of the FB up to RHH; effective in zone. Exhibits more of a sweeping action when thrown away to RHH. T2258, 2027 average rpm. CH: 75-75 mph. Developing offering against LHH; needs polish. 2013 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF RHP who attacks the zone with high spin offerings. Will add velocity as frame fills.
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Wiry, lean build with room to add strength and physicality.
Delivery: Sets hands just below eye level before dropping to belt height to sync with the front leg. Utilizes a high leg kick with an inward hip turn, sinking into the rear hip before employing a drop/drive movement down the mound. Works with noticeable length to the stride and shows solid feel for blocking with the plant leg. Upper half stays tall through the finish, aiding direction and consistency.
Arm Action: RH. Works with a full arm circle out of the glove, initially working down while staying fairly in line with the body. Arm action is smooth, building momentum through progression to display solid arm speed. Shows consistent release point from a low 3/4 slot, finishing with significant recoil.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. High spin FB that displays good life/carry through the zone; generating whiffs above the zone. Pairs with heavy arm-side run that is effective against LHH away. Velocity will come as frame fills. T2497, 2305 average rpm.
SL: 67-71 mph. Gyro-like SL, with late breaking action. Plays well of the FB up to RHH; effective in zone. Exhibits more of a sweeping action when thrown away to RHH. T2258, 2027 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Developing offering against LHH; needs polish. 2013 average rpm.