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
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.
Miles Drake: RHP, (2026) Newark, OH. 6-foot-1, 147-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2203; Avg 2062). Showed a 10/4 slider with late tight action. (Max spin 2319; Avg 2134).
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Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-3, 167-pounds.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. T2103, 2028 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. T2572, 2481 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-3, 167-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
Miles Drake: RHP, (2026) Newark, OH. 6-foot-1, 147-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2203; Avg 2062). Showed a 10/4 slider with late tight action. (Max spin 2319; Avg 2134).