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.
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.
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.
Santucci is another that impressed on the infield, also looking to have upside at the plate with a hitterish feel and line-drive approach, using the whole field.
2/15/25
Positional Profile: 3B Body: 5-8, 120 pounds. Hit: RHH. Wider setup, toe tap load, small hand load, short stride. Longer, flat path through the zone, gap-to-gap approach, sprays ball to both sides of the field. Power: 70 mph max exit velocity (65.2 avg.); 229-foot max batted distance. Arm: INF - 59 mph. Half arm circle, smooth action, 3/4 slot, clean. Defense: Stays behind the ball, two-hand gather into body, clean transfers, some natural feel for the position. Athletic Testing: 4.82 runner in the 30-yard dash.
2/15/25
Positional Profile: RHP Delivery: Finishes over front foot, front leg hovers over ground after knee lift, brings hands up during motion. Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, longer arm action, arm comes across body. FB: T61, 60-61 mph. Four seam type pitch, played mostly straight. T1654, 1487 average rpm. CB: 52-54 mph. 11/5 shape, thrown down in the zone. T1656, 1519 average rpm. SL: 53-55 mph. Late sweeping 10/4 action. T1725, 1655 average rpm. CH: 55-57 mph. Arm side run. T1273, 1209 average rpm.
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Santucci is another that impressed on the infield, also looking to have upside at the plate with a hitterish feel and line-drive approach, using the whole field.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-8, 120 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, toe tap load, small hand load, short stride. Longer, flat path through the zone, gap-to-gap approach, sprays ball to both sides of the field.
Power: 70 mph max exit velocity (65.2 avg.); 229-foot max batted distance.
Arm: INF - 59 mph. Half arm circle, smooth action, 3/4 slot, clean.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, two-hand gather into body, clean transfers, some natural feel for the position.
Athletic Testing: 4.82 runner in the 30-yard dash.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Finishes over front foot, front leg hovers over ground after knee lift, brings hands up during motion.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, longer arm action, arm comes across body.
FB: T61, 60-61 mph. Four seam type pitch, played mostly straight. T1654, 1487 average rpm.
CB: 52-54 mph. 11/5 shape, thrown down in the zone. T1656, 1519 average rpm.
SL: 53-55 mph. Late sweeping 10/4 action. T1725, 1655 average rpm.
CH: 55-57 mph. Arm side run. T1273, 1209 average rpm.