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
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Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Hayden Hupka, Nolensville (TN), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-0, 216-pounds. Filled out tall frame with strength Delivery: High leg kick and rides the slope well. Arm Action: RH. Over the top arm slot but will drop down on offspeed. FB: T87, 85-86 mph. FB was commanded in the zone and moved inside and outside, Advanced feel for the zone T2124, 1998 average rpm. SL: 75-77 mph. SL movement is more horizontal and was in the zone consistently T1898, 1866 average rpm. CH: 80-81 mph. CH has good fade and moves differently than his other secondary pitches T1415, 1383 average rpm.
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Hayden Hupka, Nolensville (TN), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Compact frame with present lower half strength and developed shoulders. Delivery: Controlled windup to the extreme first base side of the rubber, hands stay fixed at letters throughout windeup. Controlled leg kick with some back leg drive down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Good motion through the ball that stays behind the body well coming to a high 3/4 arm slot. Plenty of development left for the body and arm. FB: T82, 80-82 mph. FB has good shape down in the zone which should get weaker ground ball contact. Works it well to both sides of the plate. T1940, 1760 average rpm. CB: 71-72 mph. Developing breaking pitch at the present. Tendency to get under it with a super early release. Looser wrist action will help the pitch. T1787, 1716 average rpm. CH: 76-76 mph. Best secondary offering with good speed differential, shows good VB and HM. Will tunnel well with FB down in the zone. T1520, 1491 average rpm.
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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: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 216-pounds. Filled out tall frame with strength
Delivery: High leg kick and rides the slope well.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top arm slot but will drop down on offspeed.
FB: T87, 85-86 mph. FB was commanded in the zone and moved inside and outside, Advanced feel for the zone T2124, 1998 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. SL movement is more horizontal and was in the zone consistently T1898, 1866 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. CH has good fade and moves differently than his other secondary pitches T1415, 1383 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Compact frame with present lower half strength and developed shoulders.
Delivery: Controlled windup to the extreme first base side of the rubber, hands stay fixed at letters throughout windeup. Controlled leg kick with some back leg drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Good motion through the ball that stays behind the body well coming to a high 3/4 arm slot. Plenty of development left for the body and arm.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. FB has good shape down in the zone which should get weaker ground ball contact. Works it well to both sides of the plate. T1940, 1760 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Developing breaking pitch at the present. Tendency to get under it with a super early release. Looser wrist action will help the pitch. T1787, 1716 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Best secondary offering with good speed differential, shows good VB and HM. Will tunnel well with FB down in the zone. T1520, 1491 average rpm.