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.
Nathan Young, Lawrence Free State (KS), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Tall high waisted frame with room for added strength. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a moderate tempo. Uses a high leg lift before striding straight down the mound and falling off after landing. Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin, arm side run. T2235, 2139 average rpm. CB: 67-68 mph. Mostly strikes, moderate spin, rolling 12/6 shape. T2107, 2062 average rpm. CH: 74-75 mph. Some strikes, kills spin, arm side fade. T1384, 1301 average rpm.
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Nathan Young, Lawrence Free State (KS), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-1, 174-pounds. Long lean high waisted frame with room for added strength. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a high leg lift before striding straight down the mound and falling off after landing. Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin, keeps its plane. T2151, 2004 average rpm. CB: 68-69 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin, rolling 12/6 shape. T2198, 2129 average rpm. CH: 71-74 mph. Developing accuracy, some arm side fade. T1859, 1751 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.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Tall high waisted frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a moderate tempo. Uses a high leg lift before striding straight down the mound and falling off after landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin, arm side run. T2235, 2139 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Mostly strikes, moderate spin, rolling 12/6 shape. T2107, 2062 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Some strikes, kills spin, arm side fade. T1384, 1301 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 174-pounds. Long lean high waisted frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a high leg lift before striding straight down the mound and falling off after landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin, keeps its plane. T2151, 2004 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin, rolling 12/6 shape. T2198, 2129 average rpm.
CH: 71-74 mph. Developing accuracy, some arm side fade. T1859, 1751 average rpm.