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.
Brandon Rye, Austin Senior High (MN), 2029 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Delivery: Standard start, slides into leg lift, holds tension in back leg, lands inline. Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, starts at inverted w, work up quick behind head, open slightly early, high 3/4 slot. FB: T80, 75-79 mph. T2064, 1947 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. T1357, 1286 average rpm. CH: 71-72 mph. T1332, 1177 average rpm. ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.91 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Brandon Rye, Austin Senior High (MN), 2029 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Hit: RHH. Tall, square Hands stay tight to ear, falls into swing, gets barrel depth, finishes high, line drive contact. Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 232' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Defense: Prep hop, works around ball, fields out front, clean transfers, fundamental footwork. ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.91 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Standard start, slides into leg lift, holds tension in back leg, lands inline.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, starts at inverted w, work up quick behind head, open slightly early, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 75-79 mph. T2064, 1947 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. T1357, 1286 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. T1332, 1177 average rpm.
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.91 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, square Hands stay tight to ear, falls into swing, gets barrel depth, finishes high, line drive contact.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 232' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.
Defense: Prep hop, works around ball, fields out front, clean transfers, fundamental footwork.
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.91 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.