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
Fastball
Hop+
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.
Jackson Mitchell is a long-levered 6-foot-8, 220-pound righty with intriguing upside and a chance to be really good as he continues to refine his operation. The delivery shows flashes of syncing up, and while the control can come and go, there’s a lot to like in the profile. His fastball works in the 86–87 range (T88) with carry (2388 max rpm), while the 74–75 mph curveball shows depth and the slurvey 72–75 mph slider adds another look. He also mixes a developing changeup at 76–82 mph with some fade.
5/30/24
(‘26, Avon) Mitchell would throw a clean 7th inning to shut the book on a Avon Orioles victory. The 6’8 250 RHP would collect 2 strikeouts while putting the side down in order. Mitchell would work in the 84-85 range in his one inning, would mainly use a mid 70s breaking ball although he only threw a couple. Mitchell has been up to 88 and I suspect he wasn't using all his effort in his inning of work. Look for the velo to gradually climb as the season moves forward for the sophomore.
3/05/23
Position Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-7, 220-pounds. Ultra-projectable frame Delivery: Slow tempo delivery. Tall, inward turn at balance point. In-line shoulders, square landing. Some effort in the delivery - things will clean up as he matures and starts to coordinate the frame better, serious upside. Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Some life, average to below FB command T2260, 2136 average rpm. CB: 69-72 mph. Flashes sharp action but overall is inconsistent at this point. T2224, 2161 average rpm. CH: 77-79 mph. T1469, 1329 average rpm.
2/20/23
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-7, 215-pounds. Uber-projectable Delivery: Slow tempo delivery. Tall, inward turn at balance point. In-line shoulders, square landing. Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Good ride through zone. Average command. T2074, 1951 average rpm. CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 action T2218, 2133 average rpm. CH: 75-77 mph. Some sink. T1824, 1372 average rpm.
2/20/23
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-7, 215-pounds. Uber-projectable Delivery: Slow tempo delivery. Tall, inward turn at balance point. In-line shoulders, square landing. Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Good ride through zone. Average command. T2074, 1951 average rpm. CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 action T2218, 2133 average rpm. CH: 75-77 mph. Some sink. T1824, 1372 average rpm.
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Position Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-7, 220-pounds. Ultra-projectable frame
Delivery: Slow tempo delivery. Tall, inward turn at balance point. In-line shoulders, square landing. Some effort in the delivery - things will clean up as he matures and starts to coordinate the frame better, serious upside.
Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Some life, average to below FB command T2260, 2136 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Flashes sharp action but overall is inconsistent at this point. T2224, 2161 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. T1469, 1329 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-7, 215-pounds. Uber-projectable
Delivery: Slow tempo delivery. Tall, inward turn at balance point. In-line shoulders, square landing.
Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Good ride through zone. Average command. T2074, 1951 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 action T2218, 2133 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Some sink. T1824, 1372 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-7, 215-pounds. Uber-projectable
Delivery: Slow tempo delivery. Tall, inward turn at balance point. In-line shoulders, square landing.
Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Good ride through zone. Average command. T2074, 1951 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 action T2218, 2133 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Some sink. T1824, 1372 average rpm.