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.
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.
Nick Hayden, Colts Neck (NJ), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean and athletic, projectable. Delivery: Works quickly, consistent rhythm and tempo. Engages the backside early, rides the slope. Clean and athletic mover down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Long and loose AA w/ some whip, high 3/4 slot. FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Ride through the zone, for strikes. T1944, 1833 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. Gradual downer action. T2370, 2115 average rpm. CH: 73-75 mph. Fade and run. T1489, 1417 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean and athletic, projectable.
Delivery: Works quickly, consistent rhythm and tempo. Engages the backside early, rides the slope. Clean and athletic mover down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose AA w/ some whip, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Ride through the zone, for strikes. T1944, 1833 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Gradual downer action. T2370, 2115 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Fade and run. T1489, 1417 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean and athletic, projectable.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
Vizual Edge: 64.83 Edge Score