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.
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.
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 119 in the state. Trim, high-waisted 6-foot-2, 174-pound frame. Got the ball to start for the Roadrunners and provided an upside look. Loose and simple mover down the mound, working from a stretch-only delivery. He showed to have a loose/quick arm from a ¾ slot. Primarily working with two pitches; his fastball sat 87-89 mph early in the outing, reaching that velocity easily, while he would settle in at 83-86 mph in the later stages of the game with sinking action. McKay would go to a 75-78 mph slider (2400+ rpm) as his secondary offering, that seemed to get better as the start progressed, playing in the zone more while inducing swing and miss in the later stages of the outing. McKay is a name to continue to follow as the spring goes on.
2/13/25
+ RHP Connor McKay (Nazareth, 2026) looked to be one of the more projectable arms in attendance. Standing in at a high-waisted and lean 6-foot-2, 174-pounds, McKay has a simple delivery with little perceived effort to pair with a loose arm and ¾ release. His fastball sat in the 85-87 mph range, running to his arm-side naturally and also showing some feel for the zone. He also showed some feel for his splitter, playing with arm-side tumble at 79-80 mph, feel low and arm-side. His slider showed some sharp bite off a 10/4 plane, thrown with arm-speed at 72-74 mph.
2/09/25
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. High-waisted, athletic build. Delivery: Stretch only delivery, stays tall and gets on top, short strided, closed landing on line with balance. Arm Action: RH. Loose whippy arm action, 3/4 slot, clean and easy. FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Shows arm side action. T1997, 1855 average rpm. SL: 73-74 mph. 10/4 shape, on plane with arm slot. T2021, 1859 average rpm. SPLT: 79-81 mph. Throws firm, sink action, with arm speed.
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+ RHP Connor McKay (Nazareth, 2026) looked to be one of the more projectable arms in attendance. Standing in at a high-waisted and lean 6-foot-2, 174-pounds, McKay has a simple delivery with little perceived effort to pair with a loose arm and ¾ release. His fastball sat in the 85-87 mph range, running to his arm-side naturally and also showing some feel for the zone. He also showed some feel for his splitter, playing with arm-side tumble at 79-80 mph, feel low and arm-side. His slider showed some sharp bite off a 10/4 plane, thrown with arm-speed at 72-74 mph.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. High-waisted, athletic build.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery, stays tall and gets on top, short strided, closed landing on line with balance.
Arm Action: RH. Loose whippy arm action, 3/4 slot, clean and easy.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Shows arm side action. T1997, 1855 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. 10/4 shape, on plane with arm slot. T2021, 1859 average rpm.
SPLT: 79-81 mph. Throws firm, sink action, with arm speed.