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
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
James Fightmaster, La Salle (OH), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-0, 220-pounds. Stocky build with some present strength in lower half Delivery: Windup, low tempo, good feel for lower half extension Arm Action: RH. Easy release out of a 3/4 slot FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Showed some occasional ride T2046, 1946 average rpm. CB: 65-67 mph. Big 2/7 shape with gradual vert and HZ break T2320, 2226 average rpm. SL: 68-69 mph. Frisbee SL shape T2302, 2271 average rpm. CH: 72-74 mph. Average CH T1773, 1721 average rpm.
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James Fightmaster, La Salle (OH), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-0, 220-pounds. Stocky build with some present strength in lower half Hit: RHH Arm: RH.
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James Fightmaster: RHP/1B, (2026) La Salle High School, OH. 5-foot-10, 205-pound. (62.8 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was efficient, had a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 79 mph; has sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, used a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2059; Avg 1962). Showed a 11/5 curveball with some action. (Max spin 2036; Avg 1995). Had late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2138; Avg 2091).
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 220-pounds. Stocky build with some present strength in lower half
Delivery: Windup, low tempo, good feel for lower half extension
Arm Action: RH. Easy release out of a 3/4 slot
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Showed some occasional ride T2046, 1946 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Big 2/7 shape with gradual vert and HZ break T2320, 2226 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Frisbee SL shape T2302, 2271 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Average CH T1773, 1721 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 220-pounds. Stocky build with some present strength in lower half
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
James Fightmaster: RHP/1B, (2026) La Salle High School, OH. 5-foot-10, 205-pound. (62.8 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was efficient, had a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 79 mph; has sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, used a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2059; Avg 1962). Showed a 11/5 curveball with some action. (Max spin 2036; Avg 1995). Had late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2138; Avg 2091).