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.
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.
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.
Lean, projectable 6-foot, 160-pound frame with room for added strength. Clean mover down the mound with feel for the strike zone and a four-pitch arsenal. Fastball worked 77-79 mph (T79) with an average spin of 1823 rpm (T1901). Mixed a 72-73 mph curveball (1444 avg rpm, T1568) with gradual shape, alongside a 71-72 mph slider (1869 avg rpm, T1912) showing tighter action. Changeup sat 71-74 mph (1231 avg rpm, T1270) with developing fade. Athletic, easy operation
6/11/24
Joey Acquaviva, Zionsville Community High School (IN), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean build. Delivery: Comfortable tempo with a compact leg lift keeping the balance low in the drive hip. Achieves strong hip separation in a distant stride down the mound. Shoulder work relatively even down the slope with abv/avg separation and (+) upper body torque. Consistently lands square. Overall loose, repeatable delivery. Arm Action: RH. Longer, loose arm swing from an over the top slot. FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Straight FB. T2077, 1935 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. Big, developed movement. Sharp gloveside sweep. T2031, 1903 average rpm. CH: 72-73 mph. Ride + Run CH. T1421, 1389 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Lean build.
Delivery: Comfortable tempo with a compact leg lift keeping the balance low in the drive hip. Achieves strong hip separation in a distant stride down the mound. Shoulder work relatively even down the slope with abv/avg separation and (+) upper body torque. Consistently lands square. Overall loose, repeatable delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, loose arm swing from an over the top slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Straight FB. T2077, 1935 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Big, developed movement. Sharp gloveside sweep. T2031, 1903 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Ride + Run CH. T1421, 1389 average rpm.