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.
Bryan Johnson Jr., North Atlanta (GA), 2030 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 6-3, 188-pounds. Hit: RHH. Open stance toe-tap load. Whippy hands through the zone creating violent bat speed. Slight upward swing path that creates easy loft to all fields. Stays connected impressively well throughout each swing for his age. Arm: RH. OF-74 mph. Good arm strength. Defense: OF - Athletic actions with good arm speed; understood instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick while keeping it on line.
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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/RHP
Body: 6-3, 188-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance toe-tap load. Whippy hands through the zone creating violent bat speed. Slight upward swing path that creates easy loft to all fields. Stays connected impressively well throughout each swing for his age.
Arm: RH. OF-74 mph. Good arm strength.
Defense: OF - Athletic actions with good arm speed; understood instincts of the position and gets the baseball out quick while keeping it on line.