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.
Mason Wickham, West Fargo Sheyenne High School (ND), 2028 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Hit: RHH. Balanced, square Hands preset back, long forward stride, some depth to barrel, line drive contact. Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 285' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-80 mph. Defense: Prep hop, chops feet at ball, fields to side, crow hop into throw, quick to transfer, average arm. ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, square Hands preset back, long forward stride, some depth to barrel, line drive contact.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 285' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-80 mph.
Defense: Prep hop, chops feet at ball, fields to side, crow hop into throw, quick to transfer, average arm.
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.