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.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-3, 225-pounds. Big-bodied left-hander with strength. Hit: LHH. N/A (no hitting metrics provided). Power: N/A (no batted-ball data provided). Delivery: Works from a strong base; uses size to create angle. Arm Action: LH. Long/loose stroke. FB: 88-90 mph, max 90. 1991 avg spin / 2094 max with 9.9 IVB avg and -17.3 HM avg. CB: 75-77 mph. 1979 avg spin / 2458 max with 2.9 IVB avg and 6.7 HM avg. SL: 80-81 mph. 1545 avg spin / 1617 max with 4.2 IVB avg and -14.8 HM avg. CH: 79-80 mph. (metrics not provided).
6/23/25
Nathan Kimmel, Twinsburg (OH), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. 6-2/205 southpaw with present velocity (83–85, T86) and sharp secondaries. Breaking ball in the low 70s spins well; also flashes a usable change. Projection body with clean arm action. Arm Action: LH FB: T86, 83-85 mph. T2185, 1934 average rpm. CB: 73-75 mph. T2117, 1812 average rpm. CH: 73-73 mph. T1796, 1796 average rpm.
6/23/25
Nathan Kimmel, Twinsburg (OH), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. 6-2/205 southpaw with present velocity (83–85, T86) and sharp secondaries. Breaking ball in the low 70s spins well; also flashes a usable change. Projection body with clean arm action. Hit: LHH Arm: LH.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 225-pounds. Big-bodied left-hander with strength.
Hit: LHH. N/A (no hitting metrics provided).
Power: N/A (no batted-ball data provided).
Delivery: Works from a strong base; uses size to create angle.
Arm Action: LH. Long/loose stroke.
FB: 88-90 mph, max 90. 1991 avg spin / 2094 max with 9.9 IVB avg and -17.3 HM avg.
CB: 75-77 mph. 1979 avg spin / 2458 max with 2.9 IVB avg and 6.7 HM avg.
SL: 80-81 mph. 1545 avg spin / 1617 max with 4.2 IVB avg and -14.8 HM avg.
CH: 79-80 mph. (metrics not provided).
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. 6-2/205 southpaw with present velocity (83–85, T86) and sharp secondaries. Breaking ball in the low 70s spins well; also flashes a usable change. Projection body with clean arm action.
Arm Action: LH
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. T2185, 1934 average rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. T2117, 1812 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. T1796, 1796 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 205-pounds. 6-2/205 southpaw with present velocity (83–85, T86) and sharp secondaries. Breaking ball in the low 70s spins well; also flashes a usable change. Projection body with clean arm action.
Hit: LHH
Arm: LH.