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.
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.
Cole Cates, Castle View (CO), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Physical build. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with a moderate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing. Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Som strikes, feel for moderate spin, keeps its plane. T2124, 1979 average rpm. SL: 69-77 mph. Some strikes, tight right to left break. T1923, 1828 average rpm. SPLT: 75-82 mph. Late sink and arm side fade. ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.90 max vertical.
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Cole Cates, Castle View (CO), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Physical build. Hit: RHH. Upright slightly open setup with a wide base, weight starting on back side, and some bat wiggle. Uses a short leg lift trigger. Short flat path through the zone, mostly barrels, power present. Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 335' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-88 mph. Long stroke from a 3/4 slot. Defense: Calculated aggressive actions defensively. ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.90 max vertical. Vizual Edge: 52.5 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: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Physical build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with a moderate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Som strikes, feel for moderate spin, keeps its plane. T2124, 1979 average rpm.
SL: 69-77 mph. Some strikes, tight right to left break. T1923, 1828 average rpm.
SPLT: 75-82 mph. Late sink and arm side fade.
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.90 max vertical.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Physical build.
Hit: RHH. Upright slightly open setup with a wide base, weight starting on back side, and some bat wiggle. Uses a short leg lift trigger. Short flat path through the zone, mostly barrels, power present.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-88 mph. Long stroke from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Calculated aggressive actions defensively.
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.90 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 52.5 Edge Score