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.
Spencer Gilcrest, Walter Johnson (MD), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-9, 184-pounds. Proportional frame. Delivery: Slow tempo, stretch only, controlled delivery. Arm Action: LH. Short arm action from L3/4 slot. FB: T85, 84-85 mph. FB has arm side run. T2149, 2035 average rpm. SL: 76-77 mph. Slider has tight shape. T2069, 1689 average rpm. CH: 80-80 mph. Changeup has some fading action. T1616, 1535 average rpm.
11/02/24
Spencer Gilcrest, Walter Johnson (MD), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Lean, proportional frame. Delivery: Slow tempo delivery with normal effort. Arm Action: LH. Short arm action from low 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Fastball has some arm side run. T2248, 2107 average rpm. CB: 74-76 mph. Curveball has sharp break. T2165, 1953 average rpm. CH: 74-77 mph. Kills spin on changeup. T1495, 1454 average rpm.
11/04/23
Spencer Gilcrest, Walter Johnson (MD), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Lean, compact frame. Delivery: Slow tempo delivery with normal effort. Has a clean finish. Arm Action: LH. Short arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Fastball has some arm side run. T2343, 2175 average rpm. CB: 72-75 mph. Curveball has sharp break with depth. T2385, 2178 average rpm. CH: 71-76 mph. Changeup has gradual break. T2085, 1864 average rpm.
11/04/23
Spencer Gilcrest, Walter Johnson (MD), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Lean, compact frame. Hit: LHH Arm: LH.
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
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: LHP
Body: 5-9, 184-pounds. Proportional frame.
Delivery: Slow tempo, stretch only, controlled delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action from L3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. FB has arm side run. T2149, 2035 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. Slider has tight shape. T2069, 1689 average rpm.
CH: 80-80 mph. Changeup has some fading action. T1616, 1535 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Lean, proportional frame.
Delivery: Slow tempo delivery with normal effort.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action from low 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Fastball has some arm side run. T2248, 2107 average rpm.
CB: 74-76 mph. Curveball has sharp break. T2165, 1953 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Kills spin on changeup. T1495, 1454 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Lean, compact frame.
Delivery: Slow tempo delivery with normal effort. Has a clean finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Fastball has some arm side run. T2343, 2175 average rpm.
CB: 72-75 mph. Curveball has sharp break with depth. T2385, 2178 average rpm.
CH: 71-76 mph. Changeup has gradual break. T2085, 1864 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Lean, compact frame.
Hit: LHH
Arm: LH.