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.
Jake Donaldson, North Canton Hoover (OH), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Arm Action: LH FB: T89, 85-88 mph. T2385, 2274 average rpm. SL: 71-75 mph. T2629, 2347 average rpm. CH: 73-76 mph. T1772, 1731 average rpm. ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.10 max vertical.
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Jake Donaldson, North Canton Hoover (OH), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Hit: RHH Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 279' max distance. Arm: LH. INF-88 mph. ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.10 max vertical.
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Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Arm Action: LH
FB: T89, 85-88 mph. T2385, 2274 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. T2629, 2347 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. T1772, 1731 average rpm.
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.10 max vertical.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.9 mph. 279' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-88 mph.
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.98 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.10 max vertical.