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.
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
Micah VanFossen, Palisades (NC), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-2, 179-pounds. Long, strength present, broad shoulders Delivery: Side step windup from 3B side, tall into leg kick to chest, deep sink down the mound, finishes hard to 3B side with slight head whip Arm Action: LH. Long arm swing into a scapular load, arm speed present, finishes across chest and body, H 3/4 arm slot FB: T83, 80-82 mph. plays true with ride T2163, 1946 average rpm. SL: 71-73 mph. 11/4 action, has depth T1990, 1931 average rpm. CH: 72-76 mph. run and sink, keeps arm speed, plays out of FB window T1933, 1812 average rpm.
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: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 179-pounds. Long, strength present, broad shoulders
Delivery: Side step windup from 3B side, tall into leg kick to chest, deep sink down the mound, finishes hard to 3B side with slight head whip
Arm Action: LH. Long arm swing into a scapular load, arm speed present, finishes across chest and body, H 3/4 arm slot
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. plays true with ride T2163, 1946 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. 11/4 action, has depth T1990, 1931 average rpm.
CH: 72-76 mph. run and sink, keeps arm speed, plays out of FB window T1933, 1812 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 179-pounds. Long, strength present, broad shoulders
Hit: SH
Arm: LH.
Vizual Edge: 62.9 Edge Score