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
Fastball
Hop+
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.
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.
Kade Romine, Hilliard Darby (OH), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 6-2, 194-pounds. Long arms, strong lower half Delivery: Big lift, strides slightly across his body to set up some difficult angles for hitters. Arm Action: RH. Low 3/4 slot release. Leaves the arm behind at times. Works across the zone. FB: T88, 84-87 mph. FB has some natural run from the lower slot. Spins it enough to get some carry at times. T2259, 2119 average rpm. SL: 69-74 mph. Tight breaking ball, sharp break. T2468, 2316 average rpm. CH: 72-78 mph. CH moves more armside than the FB. Kills spin to get some depth on the pitch's finish. T1753, 1648 average rpm.
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Kade Romine, Hilliard Darby (OH), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Athletic, physical build. Delivery: Athletic actions. Drop & drive type arm. Gets downhill well. Uses lower half well. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action. 3/4 arm slot. FB: T88, 86-88 mph. T2172, 2108 average rpm. SL: 72-73 mph. T2500, 2367 average rpm.
Kade Romine: RHP/SS, (2026) Hilliard Darby, OH. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, used a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point and even shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2181; Avg 2046). His 11/5 curveball showed gradual action. (Max spin 2247; Avg 2138). His 10/4 slider has late action. (Max spin 2289; Avg 2178).
2/19/23
Kade Romine: SS/RHP, (2026) Hilliard Darby, OH. 6-foot-1, 160-pound projectable lanky frame. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action. Smooth advanced on the mound, used a loose clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed strong balance point and even in line shoulders. Lands square with recoil finish. (Max spin 2249; Avg 2143).
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T89, 86-89 mph. T2357, 2242 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. T2331, 2287 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. T2266, 2240 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. T1967, 1840 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 194-pounds. Long arms, strong lower half
Delivery: Big lift, strides slightly across his body to set up some difficult angles for hitters.
Arm Action: RH. Low 3/4 slot release. Leaves the arm behind at times. Works across the zone.
FB: T88, 84-87 mph. FB has some natural run from the lower slot. Spins it enough to get some carry at times. T2259, 2119 average rpm.
SL: 69-74 mph. Tight breaking ball, sharp break. T2468, 2316 average rpm.
CH: 72-78 mph. CH moves more armside than the FB. Kills spin to get some depth on the pitch's finish. T1753, 1648 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Athletic, physical build.
Delivery: Athletic actions. Drop & drive type arm. Gets downhill well. Uses lower half well.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. T2172, 2108 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. T2500, 2367 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Athletic, physical build.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
Kade Romine: RHP/SS, (2026) Hilliard Darby, OH. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, used a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point and even shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2181; Avg 2046). His 11/5 curveball showed gradual action. (Max spin 2247; Avg 2138). His 10/4 slider has late action. (Max spin 2289; Avg 2178).
Kade Romine: SS/RHP, (2026) Hilliard Darby, OH. 6-foot-1, 160-pound projectable lanky frame. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action. Smooth advanced on the mound, used a loose clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed strong balance point and even in line shoulders. Lands square with recoil finish. (Max spin 2249; Avg 2143).