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
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Compact build with present strength for age. Stretch only with controlled leg lift finding balance point at the peak. Engaged lower half down the mound with athleticism rotationally into foot strike with present lead leg block
Arm Action: RH. fast elbow driven arm action out of his glove. Medium backside circle with quick athletic feel through a higher 3/4 slot
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. T2074, 2028 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. T2515, 2415 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. T1609, 1484 average rpm.
ATH: 1.87 and 4.24 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. "
2/17/25
"Ben Wibbels, HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL (NE), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. QUiet open stance, direct short stride with little upper half movement to his load. Strength and bat speed through a flat slightly uphill swing. Consistent loud contact coming from a compact frame
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 88.4 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Body works around ball with raw/passive glove actions while fielding and developing arm strength across the field
ATH: 1.87 and 4.24 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. "
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"Ben Wibbels, HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL (NE), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Compact build with present strength for age. Stretch only with controlled leg lift finding balance point at the peak. Engaged lower half down the mound with athleticism rotationally into foot strike with present lead leg block
Arm Action: RH. fast elbow driven arm action out of his glove. Medium backside circle with quick athletic feel through a higher 3/4 slot
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. T2074, 2028 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. T2515, 2415 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. T1609, 1484 average rpm.
ATH: 1.87 and 4.24 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. "
"Ben Wibbels, HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL (NE), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. QUiet open stance, direct short stride with little upper half movement to his load. Strength and bat speed through a flat slightly uphill swing. Consistent loud contact coming from a compact frame
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 88.4 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Body works around ball with raw/passive glove actions while fielding and developing arm strength across the field
ATH: 1.87 and 4.24 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. "