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.
Owen Hammond: 3B/RHP, (2027) Shepherd, MI. 6-foot-2, 175-pound. (57.2 mph bat speed average). (17.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall open stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. He found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 72 mph; had consistent footwork, a clean developing exchange, and consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Projectable on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had an over-the-top arm angle with a long arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2126; Avg 2038).
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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.
Owen Hammond: 3B/RHP, (2027) Shepherd, MI. 6-foot-2, 175-pound. (57.2 mph bat speed average). (17.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall open stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. He found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 72 mph; had consistent footwork, a clean developing exchange, and consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Projectable on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had an over-the-top arm angle with a long arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2126; Avg 2038).