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
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.
Nolan Bell, Blue Valley (KS), 2026 Johnson County CC Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-1, 180.6-pounds. Long lean build with room for added strength. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a high leg lift before striding closed and falling off after landing. Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action from a 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Mostly strikes, high spin, arm side run. T2392, 2347 average rpm. CB: 72-74 mph. High spin, mostly strikes, sharp 12/6 shape. T2644, 2526 average rpm. SL: 72-74 mph. High spin, developing accuracy, sharp right to left break. T2669, 2625 average rpm. CH: 78-79 mph. Some strikes, arm side run. T1701, 1458 average rpm.
9/19/24
RHP Nolan Bell (Blue Valley, 2026) came away from Sunday’s event as a winner on the mound. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound junior filled up the zone with an impressive three pitch mix, commanding both sides of the plate. He ran his fastball up to 85.9 mph, consistently sitting between 84-85 mph with 2,300+ RPM of spin. Aside from his velocity which led the event, Bell’s fastball also played with slight ride and run through the zone. His most impressive pitch was his swing and miss slider which he spun at 75-76 mph with 2,350+ spin. He paired that with a low spin, tumbling changeup at 75-77 mph.
9/01/24
Nolan Bell, Blue Valley (KS), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-1, 181-pounds. Tall athletic frame with room for added strength. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a high leg kick before striding closed and falling off after landing. Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from a high 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Moderate spin with feel for high spin. Mostly strikes, keeps its plane. T2376, 2290 average rpm. SL: 75-76 mph. High spin, rolling slurve shape, mostly strikes. T2394, 2380 average rpm. CH: 76-77 mph. Some strikes, keeps its plane. T1768, 1631 average rpm.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 180.6-pounds. Long lean build with room for added strength.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a high leg lift before striding closed and falling off after landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. Mostly strikes, high spin, arm side run. T2392, 2347 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. High spin, mostly strikes, sharp 12/6 shape. T2644, 2526 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. High spin, developing accuracy, sharp right to left break. T2669, 2625 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Some strikes, arm side run. T1701, 1458 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 181-pounds. Tall athletic frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a high leg kick before striding closed and falling off after landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 84-85 mph. Moderate spin with feel for high spin. Mostly strikes, keeps its plane. T2376, 2290 average rpm.
SL: 75-76 mph. High spin, rolling slurve shape, mostly strikes. T2394, 2380 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Some strikes, keeps its plane. T1768, 1631 average rpm.