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.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
68.13
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Jackson Hornick, Central Bucks-West (PA), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong and durable frame. Delivery: From the stretch, backside slightly preset, works w/ consistent tempo. Efficient backside engagement, back hip rides the slope. Intent down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose and clean AA. FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Late armside run, generated plenty of s/m. T2175, 2090 average rpm. CB: 75-77 mph. Tight spin, late downer tilt. T2319, 2252 average rpm.
10/20/24
Jackson Hornick, Central Bucks-West (PA), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong and durable frame. Hit: RHH Arm: RH.
7/03/24
Uncommitted. Saw a few quality innings from Hornick during bracket play on Tuesday. Fastball got up to 88 with ASR. The breaking ball sat around 66-68 and topped at 69 with a ton of late break. Very projectable strong frame at 6’0 190 with a whippy arm action that pounds the zone. Consistently keeps hitters off balance with his pitch mix.
6/20/23
Physical: 5-11, 165 pounds; Proportional, slender build. 7.56 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a one-handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 89 MPH via Trackman. Showed some power to the pull side. Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 84 MPH. Clean arm swing with carry on throws. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a short stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 78-81 MPH; plays up in the zone. CB: 64 MPH; slurve like action.
3/11/23
Physical: Bursty, projectable 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame. 4.09 runner in the 30YD.
Offensively: RHH. Wider, even stance, as the barrel rests on the shoulder to begin. Utilized a leg-kick stride to initiate his swing through a deeper, uphill path into the hitting zone. Matched plane early, staying over the rear hip for an explosive turn. Posted a 71MPH bat-speed and T87MPH EV.
Defensively: The outfielder displayed natural tracking skills and rounded the ball with choppy footwork. Future corner profile that reached an 85MPH throwing arm positionally (H ¾).
Pitching: RHP. Quickened pace and short stride-length down the mound. Repeated delivery with early hinge and worked off of a 78-80MPH FB. Mixed a two-plane, upper-60’s CB ITZ.
7/26/22
Physical: Athletic, wiry build. 7.55 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a short swing path with a a finish around the back. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 84 MPH via Trackman. line drive stroke with advanced swing metrics. Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 78 MPH. Gets downhill through the ball with a strong, accurate arm.
7/05/22
Physical: 5-foot-11, 147 pounds; Average, lean build. runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman. Plus rotational acceleration and hand speed. Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands work through the ball with a clean transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 75 MPH. Pitching: Uses an arm side setup while using an angled drop step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a short stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 77 MPH, while sitting 72-75 MPH; arm side run with sink. CB: 60-63 MPH; 11-5 shape.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong and durable frame.
Delivery: From the stretch, backside slightly preset, works w/ consistent tempo. Efficient backside engagement, back hip rides the slope. Intent down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose and clean AA.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Late armside run, generated plenty of s/m. T2175, 2090 average rpm.
CB: 75-77 mph. Tight spin, late downer tilt. T2319, 2252 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong and durable frame.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
Physical: 5-11, 165 pounds; Proportional, slender build. 7.56 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a one-handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 89 MPH via Trackman. Showed some power to the pull side.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 84 MPH. Clean arm swing with carry on throws.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a short stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 78-81 MPH; plays up in the zone. CB: 64 MPH; slurve like action.
Physical: Bursty, projectable 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame. 4.09 runner in the 30YD.
Offensively: RHH. Wider, even stance, as the barrel rests on the shoulder to begin. Utilized a leg-kick stride to initiate his swing through a deeper, uphill path into the hitting zone. Matched plane early, staying over the rear hip for an explosive turn. Posted a 71MPH bat-speed and T87MPH EV.
Defensively: The outfielder displayed natural tracking skills and rounded the ball with choppy footwork. Future corner profile that reached an 85MPH throwing arm positionally (H ¾).
Pitching: RHP. Quickened pace and short stride-length down the mound. Repeated delivery with early hinge and worked off of a 78-80MPH FB. Mixed a two-plane, upper-60’s CB ITZ.
Physical: Athletic, wiry build. 7.55 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a short swing path with a a finish around the back. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 84 MPH via Trackman. line drive stroke with advanced swing metrics.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 78 MPH. Gets downhill through the ball with a strong, accurate arm.
Physical: 5-foot-11, 147 pounds; Average, lean build. runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman. Plus rotational acceleration and hand speed.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands work through the ball with a clean transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 75 MPH.
Pitching: Uses an arm side setup while using an angled drop step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a short stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 77 MPH, while sitting 72-75 MPH; arm side run with sink. CB: 60-63 MPH; 11-5 shape.