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.
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.
Alexander Valay, GCIT (NJ), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-4, 186-pounds. Long, lean, projectable build. Delivery: Works from the stretch, tall and slightly preset. High tempo delivery. Coils into the backside, creates separation. Even shoulder tilt. Arm Action: RH. True 3/4 slot, long and loose AA. FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Ride through the zone. T2191, 1981 average rpm. SL: 65-72 mph. Tight spin, late lateral bite. T2484, 2294 average rpm. CH: 77-79 mph. Imitates FB arm speed, depth. T1675, 1531 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 186-pounds. Long, lean, projectable build.
Delivery: Works from the stretch, tall and slightly preset. High tempo delivery. Coils into the backside, creates separation. Even shoulder tilt.
Arm Action: RH. True 3/4 slot, long and loose AA.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Ride through the zone. T2191, 1981 average rpm.
SL: 65-72 mph. Tight spin, late lateral bite. T2484, 2294 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Imitates FB arm speed, depth. T1675, 1531 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 186-pounds. Long, lean, projectable build.
Hit: LHH
Arm: RH.
Vizual Edge: 43.71 Edge Score