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.
Bo Daniel, Christ Presbyterian Academy (TN), 2029 Positional Profile: C/OF Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Long and lean frame, should hold muscle well as he develops. Hit: SH. Tall set up with slightly past shoulder width stance. Little weight shift into a toe tap before the body launches at footplant. Bat is flat through the zone producing varying contact to the pullside. Inconsistent timing through the swing produces inconsistent ball flight. Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 69.0 mph. 262' max distance. Arm: RH. C-70 mph. longer action behind him to a high three quarters release. Defense: 2.05-2.25 pop times. Gains good ground forward towards second on throw downs, can stay in legs better to save time. Worked out of both a crouch and one knee down. Received during bullpens mostly with one knee down, early feel for framing. ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60.
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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: C/OF
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Long and lean frame, should hold muscle well as he develops.
Hit: SH. Tall set up with slightly past shoulder width stance. Little weight shift into a toe tap before the body launches at footplant. Bat is flat through the zone producing varying contact to the pullside. Inconsistent timing through the swing produces inconsistent ball flight.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 69.0 mph. 262' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. longer action behind him to a high three quarters release.
Defense: 2.05-2.25 pop times. Gains good ground forward towards second on throw downs, can stay in legs better to save time. Worked out of both a crouch and one knee down. Received during bullpens mostly with one knee down, early feel for framing.
ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60.