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
Jared Matejicka, Christian Brothers Academy (NJ), 2026 Positional Profile: 1B/OF Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic frame. Hit: RHH. Even and balanced, bend in the knees. Minimal stride, on time. Hands stay lcoked in place, back elbow parallel. Compact, line-drive approach. 70.5 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 325' max distance. Arm: LH. INF-78 mph. High 3/4 slot, loose and clean AA. Defense: Stays low/athletic, active feet. ATH: 6.83 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 3.82 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Jared Matejicka, Christian Brothers Academy (NJ), 2026 Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean and athletic. Arm Action: LH FB: T79, 78-79 mph. T1798, 1763 average rpm. CB: 69-70 mph. T2003, 1899 average rpm. CH: 74-76 mph. T1542, 1431 average rpm. ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
3/10/24
Jared Matejicka, Christian Brothers Academy (NJ), 2026 Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean and athletic. Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, feet even. Hands up high, away from the body, locked in place. Early load. Compact stroke, line drive approach. 68 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 309' max distance. Arm: LH. INF-78 mph. Long/clean, multislot ability. Defense: Stays low/athletic, smooth and fluid actions around the ball. ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Even and balanced, bend in the knees. Minimal stride, on time. Hands stay lcoked in place, back elbow parallel. Compact, line-drive approach. 70.5 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 325' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-78 mph. High 3/4 slot, loose and clean AA.
Defense: Stays low/athletic, active feet.
ATH: 6.83 runner in the 60. 1.68 and 3.82 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean and athletic.
Arm Action: LH
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. T1798, 1763 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. T2003, 1899 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. T1542, 1431 average rpm.
ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean and athletic.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, feet even. Hands up high, away from the body, locked in place. Early load. Compact stroke, line drive approach. 68 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 309' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-78 mph. Long/clean, multislot ability.
Defense: Stays low/athletic, smooth and fluid actions around the ball.
ATH: 6.98 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.