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.
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Martin Tallman, Washington High School (IN), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-4, 155-pounds. Arm Action: RH FB: T80, 77-79 mph. T2019, 1937 average rpm. CB: 68-69 mph. T1843, 1746 average rpm.
2/09/25
Martin Tallman is a 2026 RHP/1B from St. Joseph (IN) with a projectable 6-foot-4, 155-pound frame and high upside. On the mound, he works with a tilt-and-topple drop-and-drive hybrid delivery, creating a steep fastball lookat 73–75 mph (T75) with solid spin (T1935 rpm). He complements it with a short, sharp slider at 69–70 mph and a changeup that sits 70–73 mph with fading action.
8/18/24
Martin Tallman, St Joseph (IN), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-4, 155-pounds. Projectable frame Delivery: Slow-tempo lift to the top of a tall, inward turn balance point. Controlled mover down the slope, lands w/ slight crossfire. Balance, more-upright finish. Strength gains will pay dividends. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Abv-avg carry T2146, 2101 average rpm. CB: 68-70 mph. Some sweep, more slurvey T2089, 2025 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 155-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. T2019, 1937 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. T1843, 1746 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 155-pounds. Projectable frame
Delivery: Slow-tempo lift to the top of a tall, inward turn balance point. Controlled mover down the slope, lands w/ slight crossfire. Balance, more-upright finish. Strength gains will pay dividends.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot
FB: T76, 74-75 mph. Abv-avg carry T2146, 2101 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Some sweep, more slurvey T2089, 2025 average rpm.