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
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.
Scouting Report: 6-foot-2, 185-pounds, durable pitchers frame, with strength. A left-handed pitcher, working out of the set position. The arm action is longer, loose, working with minimal effort, works out of a 3/4 slot. The direction is inline, slight crossfire at times. The fastball was clocked at 81 mph, with life and action to it. The breaking ball is above average, tight spin, spin rate at 1900. Mixed in a fading changeup at 72 mph. Look for him to have good success at the next level.
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Samuel Ferrier: LHP/1B, (2025) Bethel High School, CT. 6-foot-1, 185-pound athletic strong frame. Raw projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a loose clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Has a strong balance point with downhill falling off shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 79-81 mph; has sinking late action and command down in the zone. (Max spin 2198; Avg 2095). Showed arm side control and fading action on his changeup (72-73). He shows glove side command and swing and miss hard action on his 11/5 slider (69-70). (Max spin 1960; Avg 1685). Tons of projection, can spin the baseball.
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Scouting Report: 6-foot-2, 185-pounds, durable pitchers frame, with strength. A left-handed pitcher, working out of the set position. The arm action is longer, loose, working with minimal effort, works out of a 3/4 slot. The direction is inline, slight crossfire at times. The fastball was clocked at 81 mph, with life and action to it. The breaking ball is above average, tight spin, spin rate at 1900. Mixed in a fading changeup at 72 mph. Look for him to have good success at the next level.
Samuel Ferrier: LHP/1B, (2025) Bethel High School, CT. 6-foot-1, 185-pound athletic strong frame. Raw projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a loose clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Has a strong balance point with downhill falling off shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 79-81 mph; has sinking late action and command down in the zone. (Max spin 2198; Avg 2095). Showed arm side control and fading action on his changeup (72-73). He shows glove side command and swing and miss hard action on his 11/5 slider (69-70). (Max spin 1960; Avg 1685). Tons of projection, can spin the baseball.