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.
Connell Driver, Farragut (TN), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Solid, athletic build that is on the leaner side at present. Projects well with added physical development. Delivery: Controlled windup w/ tempo throughout. pumps his hands as a timing mechanism prior to legdrive. Arm Action: RH. Quick and whippy arm action from a high 3/4 arm action, more to come velo wise. FB: T89, 87-88 mph. FB is a fuzzball that sneaks by hitters, spun very well will get swings and misses. T2469, 2281 average rpm. SL: 78-79 mph. True slider with great spin, tunnels extremely well with other offerings. T2599, 2419 average rpm. CH: 83-83 mph. plus 3rd pitch offering, great feel for killed spin with lots of fade to the arm side. Left handed hitters nightmare. T1286, 1286 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Solid, athletic build that is on the leaner side at present. Projects well with added physical development.
Delivery: Controlled windup w/ tempo throughout. pumps his hands as a timing mechanism prior to legdrive.
Arm Action: RH. Quick and whippy arm action from a high 3/4 arm action, more to come velo wise.
FB: T89, 87-88 mph. FB is a fuzzball that sneaks by hitters, spun very well will get swings and misses. T2469, 2281 average rpm.
SL: 78-79 mph. True slider with great spin, tunnels extremely well with other offerings. T2599, 2419 average rpm.
CH: 83-83 mph. plus 3rd pitch offering, great feel for killed spin with lots of fade to the arm side. Left handed hitters nightmare. T1286, 1286 average rpm.