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.
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.
Alex Salley: RHP/1B, (2026) Ridgefield, CT. 6-foot-1, 150-pound lean athletic build. Raw at the plate, Salley had an exit velocity of 81 mph. (58.1 mph bat speed average). (16.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall open stance with a handsy load, then uses a short stride. Has a level rotational swing plane, average bat speed and good extension on his finish. Created some loud contact and found some barrels. Pull side approach. Clocked a time of 7.98 in the 60-yard dash. Raw projectable on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Feel tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has a low balance point with in line shoulders. Lands soft and square with upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 69-70 mph. had both sides of the plate control. (Max spin 1965; Avg 1872). Showed early slurvey action and glove side command on his 1/7 curveball (64-65). (Max spin 2263; Avg 2025). Has arm side control and fading action on his changeup (66-69).
Exit Velocity: 81 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.98
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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.
Alex Salley: RHP/1B, (2026) Ridgefield, CT. 6-foot-1, 150-pound lean athletic build. Raw at the plate, Salley had an exit velocity of 81 mph. (58.1 mph bat speed average). (16.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall open stance with a handsy load, then uses a short stride. Has a level rotational swing plane, average bat speed and good extension on his finish. Created some loud contact and found some barrels. Pull side approach. Clocked a time of 7.98 in the 60-yard dash. Raw projectable on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Feel tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has a low balance point with in line shoulders. Lands soft and square with upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 69-70 mph. had both sides of the plate control. (Max spin 1965; Avg 1872). Showed early slurvey action and glove side command on his 1/7 curveball (64-65). (Max spin 2263; Avg 2025). Has arm side control and fading action on his changeup (66-69).
Exit Velocity: 81 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.98