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
5-foot-11, 205-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and catcher. He ran a 7.25 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield was done appropriately and he moved through the baseball, throwing 74 mph. The bat had an exit velocity of 96 mph. The setup at the dish was even in base and he steps into the baseball as the swing is launched. The path is long and strong to contact. He turned in a solid workout at the event.
6/25/25
5-foot-11, 205-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and catcher. The approach in the outfield was appropriate, throwing 72 mph during the outfield workout. The skill set behind the dish was solid, throwing 72 mph with a pop time of 2.09. The receiving is soft and trending in the right direction. The bat had an exit velocity of 96 mph. The setup at the dish was wide in base and the front foot gains ground. The path to contact is long.
4/07/25
5-foot-11, 205-pound right- handed hitting outfielder and corner infielder/catcher. The approach in the outfield was appropriate as he moved through the baseball with aggressiveness. The glove is solid. The skill set behind the dish is solid, throwing 75 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.0. The bat had an exit velocity of 98 mph. The setup was athletic in base with the front foot gaining ground as the swing was produced. The path is strong and fast to the baseball. Shows plus authority with the bat.
2/18/23
Michael Flaherty: 3B/RHP, (2027) King Philip Regional, MA. 5-foot-10, 175-pound athletic lean build. Projectable and capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 86 mph. (70.0 mph bat speed average). (23.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced closed stance with a small load, then uses a closed long stride. Has developing bat speed, flat long swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive approach. Athletic and projectable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 72 mph; had a natural exchange, athletic quick footwork, and soft sure hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had a short arm action and consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. He has in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 69-70 mph; shows control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1836; Avg 1769). He threw a straight changeup (65-66). His splitter (59-61) shows sinking action and around the zone control.
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5-foot-11, 205-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and catcher. The approach in the outfield was appropriate, throwing 72 mph during the outfield workout. The skill set behind the dish was solid, throwing 72 mph with a pop time of 2.09. The receiving is soft and trending in the right direction. The bat had an exit velocity of 96 mph. The setup at the dish was wide in base and the front foot gains ground. The path to contact is long.
5-foot-11, 205-pound right- handed hitting outfielder and corner infielder/catcher. The approach in the outfield was appropriate as he moved through the baseball with aggressiveness. The glove is solid. The skill set behind the dish is solid, throwing 75 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.0. The bat had an exit velocity of 98 mph. The setup was athletic in base with the front foot gaining ground as the swing was produced. The path is strong and fast to the baseball. Shows plus authority with the bat.
Michael Flaherty: 3B/RHP, (2027) King Philip Regional, MA. 5-foot-10, 175-pound athletic lean build. Projectable and capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 86 mph. (70.0 mph bat speed average). (23.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced closed stance with a small load, then uses a closed long stride. Has developing bat speed, flat long swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive approach. Athletic and projectable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 72 mph; had a natural exchange, athletic quick footwork, and soft sure hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had a short arm action and consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. He has in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 69-70 mph; shows control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1836; Avg 1769). He threw a straight changeup (65-66). His splitter (59-61) shows sinking action and around the zone control.