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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Doug Smith, Cathedral (MS), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 6-1, 194-pounds. Tall, athletic frame Delivery: Slow and controlled tempo, good lines at the plate, long stride, depth at finish Arm Action: RH. loose, whippy arm action FB: T80, 74-77 mph. Works the strike zone well T2045, 1950 average rpm. SL: 66-68 mph. Commands well just off the plate T2050, 2011 average rpm. CH: 67-69 mph. Kills spin well T1371, 1261 average rpm.
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Doug Smith, Cathedral (MS), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 6-1, 194-pounds. Tall, athletic frame Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, relaxed hand set Smooth and controlled load and stride, level bat path, gets good extension at contact, pull side power 67 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89.6 mph. 362' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Loose, whippy arm action Defense: Athletic feet, good range, glove works well through the baseball, developmental arm strength Vizual Edge: 65.26 Edge Score
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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/SS
Body: 6-1, 194-pounds. Tall, athletic frame
Delivery: Slow and controlled tempo, good lines at the plate, long stride, depth at finish
Arm Action: RH. loose, whippy arm action
FB: T80, 74-77 mph. Works the strike zone well T2045, 1950 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Commands well just off the plate T2050, 2011 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Kills spin well T1371, 1261 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 194-pounds. Tall, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, relaxed hand set Smooth and controlled load and stride, level bat path, gets good extension at contact, pull side power 67 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 89.6 mph. 362' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Loose, whippy arm action
Defense: Athletic feet, good range, glove works well through the baseball, developmental arm strength
Vizual Edge: 65.26 Edge Score