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.
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
Scotty Stafford, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS (TN), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Tall, long frame with room to grow. Relaxed movements with athletic potential as mechanics develop. Delivery: Shows elastic movements with twitchy strength. Mechanics will play as he gets stronger. Arm Action: LH. Very loose arm with a high 3/4 release, m2c. FB: T83, 79-82 mph. The FB shows late armside life making it a tough look for hitters. Plays up in velo. T2395, 2287 average rpm. SL: 67-70 mph. SL is spun well with sharp movement, heavy darting shape. T2137, 2017 average rpm.
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Scotty Stafford, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS (TN), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Tall, long frame with room to grow. Relaxed movements with athletic potential as mechanics develop. Hit: LHH Arm: LH.
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Tall, long frame with room to grow. Relaxed movements with athletic potential as mechanics develop.
Delivery: Shows elastic movements with twitchy strength. Mechanics will play as he gets stronger.
Arm Action: LH. Very loose arm with a high 3/4 release, m2c.
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. The FB shows late armside life making it a tough look for hitters. Plays up in velo. T2395, 2287 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. SL is spun well with sharp movement, heavy darting shape. T2137, 2017 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Tall, long frame with room to grow. Relaxed movements with athletic potential as mechanics develop.
Hit: LHH
Arm: LH.