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.
Pearson had a strong showing across the board and there are present skills to go along with strength in a 5-foot-11, 180 pound frame that produces a solid toolset. The arm is a really solid tool, pitching at 87-88 and in the zone with it, with a simple, athletic delivery. The fastball plays with abv avg arm side run & his mid-to-upper 70s change fades off of it. He spins a low-70s curveball (2332) from a touch higher slot and it gets glove-side depth. He has real two-way upside, up to 97.9 off the bat with some feel to lift and abv avg bat speed. He is at least an average runner with fundamental actions shown on the infield.
2/26/24
'25 OF Connor Osborne (Bloomington South) turned in a solid overall performance, showcasing a well-rounded toolset. Standing at 6-foot, 180 pounds with an athletic frame full of lean strength, Osborne showed off impressive bat strength within a balanced left-handed stroke, reaching a peak exit velocity of 98.2 mph. The swing works with quickness in a tight window and has proven to have success in a game setting. A 6.84 runner - Osborne profiles as a defensive asset in the outfield, a good runner with ample arm strength, reaching 90 mph from the outfield. The toolset is loud and the uncommitted outfielder shouldn't have an issue finding a home at the next level.
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