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.
Roman Baldwin, Seton Hall Prep (NJ), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean and athletic. Delivery: Works quick and up-tempo, consistent rhythm. Even shoulder tilt, both halves work in sync. Slightly closed at footstrike. Athletic mover down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Long and loose, high 3/4 slot. FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Late life, consistently located in the zone. T2223, 2134 average rpm. CB: 70-74 mph. Tighter shape, tendency to back up. T2221, 2061 average rpm. CH: 77-77 mph. Late run and depth. T1698, 1698 average rpm.
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Roman Baldwin, Seton Hall Prep (NJ), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean and athletic. Hit: RHH Arm: RH.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean and athletic.
Delivery: Works quick and up-tempo, consistent rhythm. Even shoulder tilt, both halves work in sync. Slightly closed at footstrike. Athletic mover down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Late life, consistently located in the zone. T2223, 2134 average rpm.
CB: 70-74 mph. Tighter shape, tendency to back up. T2221, 2061 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Late run and depth. T1698, 1698 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean and athletic.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.