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
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.
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.51
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Cruz Jones, GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (TN), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-1, 177-pounds. Well-developed lower half with improving strength Delivery: Methodical, yet fluid in his delivery, where he gets big drive out of his lower half. Arm Action: LH. Has a 3/4 release with great armspeed, will hold much more velo. FB: T89, 85-88 mph. FB carries solid ASR, was comfortable working it to both sides of the plate. With the ability to front door it to righties. T1955, 1752 average rpm. SL: 71-75 mph. Sharp break with his SL, that has the ability to miss bats. T1697, 1668 average rpm. CH: 73-78 mph. Shows a good movement shape, with developing feel for command. T1800, 1401 average rpm.
5/27/25
Cruz Jones, GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (TN), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-1, 177-pounds. Well-developed lower half with improving strength Hit: LHH Arm: LH.
2/08/25
Cruz Jones, Grace Christian Academy (TN), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-1, 177-pounds. Solid build in the lower half with a good base of strength with more to come as he matures. Delivery: Methodical fluid delivery, Has a strong foundation that creates force as he rotates behind his lead leg Arm Action: LH. 3/4 arm slot, Releases the ball out front and gets down through the bal FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Has some arm side run, Pounded the outside corner to a RHH T2005, 1947 average rpm. SL: 71-73 mph. SL has late break that will fool LHH, Commanded it well T1926, 1866 average rpm. CH: mph. Developing feel for the pitch, Showed a good movement profile T1409, 1333 average rpm. ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60. 4.20 in the30 yard split. 23.50 max vertical.
2/08/25
Cruz Jones, Grace Christian Academy (TN), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-1, 177-pounds. Solid build in the lower half with a good base of strength with more to come as he matures. Hit: LHH. Wide even stance, Lots of movement in the upper body as he gets into his load, Small toe tap Really quick hands, Keeps his hands inside the baseball well, Showed some Juice to the right side, barrel gets on plane early and stays through extension 69.8 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 340' max distance. Arm: LH. INF-76 mph. 3/4 arm slot, Does a good job of staying in his legs for his throws Defense: Does a great job of keeping the ball in front and Keeping his momentum toward his target ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60. 4.20 in the30 yard split. 23.50 max vertical.
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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: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 177-pounds. Well-developed lower half with improving strength
Delivery: Methodical, yet fluid in his delivery, where he gets big drive out of his lower half.
Arm Action: LH. Has a 3/4 release with great armspeed, will hold much more velo.
FB: T89, 85-88 mph. FB carries solid ASR, was comfortable working it to both sides of the plate. With the ability to front door it to righties. T1955, 1752 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. Sharp break with his SL, that has the ability to miss bats. T1697, 1668 average rpm.
CH: 73-78 mph. Shows a good movement shape, with developing feel for command. T1800, 1401 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 177-pounds. Well-developed lower half with improving strength
Hit: LHH
Arm: LH.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 177-pounds. Solid build in the lower half with a good base of strength with more to come as he matures.
Delivery: Methodical fluid delivery, Has a strong foundation that creates force as he rotates behind his lead leg
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 arm slot, Releases the ball out front and gets down through the bal
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Has some arm side run, Pounded the outside corner to a RHH T2005, 1947 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. SL has late break that will fool LHH, Commanded it well T1926, 1866 average rpm.
CH: mph. Developing feel for the pitch, Showed a good movement profile T1409, 1333 average rpm.
ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60. 4.20 in the30 yard split. 23.50 max vertical.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 177-pounds. Solid build in the lower half with a good base of strength with more to come as he matures.
Hit: LHH. Wide even stance, Lots of movement in the upper body as he gets into his load, Small toe tap Really quick hands, Keeps his hands inside the baseball well, Showed some Juice to the right side, barrel gets on plane early and stays through extension 69.8 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 340' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-76 mph. 3/4 arm slot, Does a good job of staying in his legs for his throws
Defense: Does a great job of keeping the ball in front and Keeping his momentum toward his target
ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60. 4.20 in the30 yard split. 23.50 max vertical.