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.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
Wow. Super impressed with Blackburn who looks the part with pristine athleticism in a wiry, 6-foot frame. He ran a 7.22 to begin the day and that tool looks the part of a future impact tool. The left-handed swings were about as crisp as any at the event. It is a pure stroke that plays on-plane and gets to extension. Real chance for hit/power/speed profile. 86 exits at peak and a lot more on the way. Feet carry on the dirt, though it is a bit too soon to say where he ends up ultimately, but I feel confident in saying it is up-the-middle. Reminds me of Isaiah Snavely as a freshman.
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