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.
Andrew Rudolph, Edwardsburg (MI), 2027 Positional Profile: 1B/3B Body: 5-9, 190-pounds. Sturdy build Hit: LHH. Starts in a tall stance. Short hand load with a short stride. Slight wrapping load. Loose, slightly uphill swing. Gap-to-gap approach. Well-sequenced swing. Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 315' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Short, quick arm from a H 3/4 slot. Defense: Quick footwork moving off the bag. Soft hands with a clean exchange. Solid 1B actions. ATH: 7.90 runner in the 60.
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Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 5-9, 190-pounds. Sturdy build
Hit: LHH. Starts in a tall stance. Short hand load with a short stride. Slight wrapping load. Loose, slightly uphill swing. Gap-to-gap approach. Well-sequenced swing.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.7 mph. 315' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Short, quick arm from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick footwork moving off the bag. Soft hands with a clean exchange. Solid 1B actions.
ATH: 7.90 runner in the 60.