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
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.
Joaquin Santos, Walker (GA), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-1, 178-pounds. Delivery: Composed, shorter delivery with good drive off the back leg. Arm Action: RH. Three-quarters slot with some present whip. FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Plays well on the inner half with some sink and run showing. T2330, 2116 average rpm. SL: 72-72 mph. Advanced feel for the zone with good sweep showing as well. T2165, 2071 average rpm. CH: 79-80 mph. Late, arm-side fade. Feel for the zone. T1772, 1713 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 178-pounds.
Delivery: Composed, shorter delivery with good drive off the back leg.
Arm Action: RH. Three-quarters slot with some present whip.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Plays well on the inner half with some sink and run showing. T2330, 2116 average rpm.
SL: 72-72 mph. Advanced feel for the zone with good sweep showing as well. T2165, 2071 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Late, arm-side fade. Feel for the zone. T1772, 1713 average rpm.