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.
Chase Kaplan, Manasquan (NJ), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Lean athlete. Delivery: Consistent rhythm/tempo down the mound, clean movements. Efficient lower half activation, gets over a strong frontside. Even shoulder tilt. Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm swing, clean w/ repeatability. High 3/4 slot. FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Located to both sides of the plate. T1969, 1822 average rpm. CB: 73-74 mph. Sweeper across the zone, more lateral action. T1834, 1723 average rpm. CH: 80-80 mph. Late depth, maintains FB intent. T1583, 1497 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Lean athlete.
Delivery: Consistent rhythm/tempo down the mound, clean movements. Efficient lower half activation, gets over a strong frontside. Even shoulder tilt.
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm swing, clean w/ repeatability. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Located to both sides of the plate. T1969, 1822 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. Sweeper across the zone, more lateral action. T1834, 1723 average rpm.
CH: 80-80 mph. Late depth, maintains FB intent. T1583, 1497 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Lean athlete.
Hit: RHH
Arm: LH.