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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Blake Stephenson is a physical 2026 RHP/3B with a strong 6-foot-2, 215-pound frame and two-way potential. On the mound, Stephenson works exclusively from the stretch with a high, wide lift into an aggressive drop-and-drive delivery. His fast arm works to a high ¾ slot, producing an 81–83 mph fastball (T83) with carry and advanced spin rates (T2427, 2381 avg rpm). He flashes a sharp, swing-and-miss curveball at 71–75 mph (2340 avg rpm) and a 76–78 mph changeup with some fade. At the plate, the right-handed hitter shows an athletic leg-kick stride and keeps his weight stacked in the back leg, allowing him to deliver a level barrel with big strength at contact — posting a 97 mph max exit velocity and averaging 91.2 mph. Defensively, he moves well for his size with solid feet and hands, paired with an above-average arm (85 mph across the infield)
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