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.
RHP Matthew Rogers (Plainfield South, 2026) made his Prep Baseball event debut, and emerged as an uncommitted name to follow in the state’s junior class. Presenting a lean 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame, Rogers filled the zone with all three pitches during his ‘pen. His fastball sat 84-87 mph with life out of the hand, playing with carry (avg. 19.4” IVB) and 71% strikes. He spun a short curveball at 74-77 mph with feel for the bottom of the zone for 75% strikes. Rogers completed his repertoire with an 80-81 mph changeup that was in the zone 60% of the time.
3/02/25
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Athletic build with a high waist, room to add more strength, broad shoulders. Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half, stays in-line. Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T87, 84-87 mph. Life out of the hand, plays with carry. T2060, 1957 average rpm. CB: 74-77 mph. Short vertical action, plays at the bottom of the zone, lands. T2027, 1936 average rpm. CH: 80-81 mph. Mostly straight actions, feel for the zone. T1528, 1378 average rpm.
6/26/24
Rogers (Plainfield, 2026) would come in relief during the 16U final this weekend, closing out the game with a multi-inning appearance of shutout baseball. The right-handed hitter came from a 3/4s arm slot and showed a fastball in the 79-83 (T84) mph range that was paired with an upper-60s-low-70s breaking ball.
7/08/23
A free moving and loose arm with projection as he continues to fill out. Fastball held 7-81 mph throughout the start, topping out at T82 mph with more in the tank. Intriguing right-hander to follow.
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RHP Matthew Rogers (Plainfield South, 2026) made his Prep Baseball event debut, and emerged as an uncommitted name to follow in the state’s junior class. Presenting a lean 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame, Rogers filled the zone with all three pitches during his ‘pen. His fastball sat 84-87 mph with life out of the hand, playing with carry (avg. 19.4” IVB) and 71% strikes. He spun a short curveball at 74-77 mph with feel for the bottom of the zone for 75% strikes. Rogers completed his repertoire with an 80-81 mph changeup that was in the zone 60% of the time.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Athletic build with a high waist, room to add more strength, broad shoulders.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half, stays in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 84-87 mph. Life out of the hand, plays with carry. T2060, 1957 average rpm.
CB: 74-77 mph. Short vertical action, plays at the bottom of the zone, lands. T2027, 1936 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. Mostly straight actions, feel for the zone. T1528, 1378 average rpm.
Rogers (Plainfield, 2026) would come in relief during the 16U final this weekend, closing out the game with a multi-inning appearance of shutout baseball. The right-handed hitter came from a 3/4s arm slot and showed a fastball in the 79-83 (T84) mph range that was paired with an upper-60s-low-70s breaking ball.
A free moving and loose arm with projection as he continues to fill out. Fastball held 7-81 mph throughout the start, topping out at T82 mph with more in the tank. Intriguing right-hander to follow.