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
Frank Knowles III, Chattahoochee (GA), 2029 Positional Profile: OF/SS Body: 5-11, 157-pounds. Delivery: Smooth mechaincs. Gets downhill with ease. Athletic mover. Arm Action: RH. Strong over the top. FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Some sink with run. T1949, 1890 average rpm. CH: 67-69 mph. Depth. Tumble. T1725, 1651 average rpm. ATH: 1.68 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Frank Knowles III, Chattahoochee (GA), 2029 Positional Profile: OF/SS Body: 5-11, 157-pounds. Hit: RHH. Semi-wide base with toe tap load. Advnaced approaches with disciplined swing and power to all fields. Ball jumps off the bat with authority. Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 246' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. OF-79 mph. Strong over the top arm. Good momentum, utilized by an athletic frame. Defense: Plays ball out front. Solid footwork. ATH: 1.68 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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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: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 157-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth mechaincs. Gets downhill with ease. Athletic mover.
Arm Action: RH. Strong over the top.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Some sink with run. T1949, 1890 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Depth. Tumble. T1725, 1651 average rpm.
ATH: 1.68 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 157-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Semi-wide base with toe tap load. Advnaced approaches with disciplined swing and power to all fields. Ball jumps off the bat with authority.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 246' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. OF-79 mph. Strong over the top arm. Good momentum, utilized by an athletic frame.
Defense: Plays ball out front. Solid footwork.
ATH: 1.68 and 3.91 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.