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
Kyle Pearcy, Staley (MO), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-3, 207-pounds. Tall physical build. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing. Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from a high 3/4 slot. FB: T93, 92-93 mph. Mostly strikes, high spin, keeps its plane. T2470, 2356 average rpm. CB: 77-79 mph. Developing accuracy, moderate spin, sharp 12/6 shape. T2290, 2284 average rpm. CH: 85-87 mph. Good control, feel for moderate spin, some arm side fade. T2033, 1935 average rpm. CUT: 86-89 mph. Tight 2/8 shape.
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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.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 207-pounds. Tall physical build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T93, 92-93 mph. Mostly strikes, high spin, keeps its plane. T2470, 2356 average rpm.
CB: 77-79 mph. Developing accuracy, moderate spin, sharp 12/6 shape. T2290, 2284 average rpm.
CH: 85-87 mph. Good control, feel for moderate spin, some arm side fade. T2033, 1935 average rpm.
CUT: 86-89 mph. Tight 2/8 shape.