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
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.
Tyler Early, Powell (TN), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Compact frame with proportionate limbs, solid size with room to grow. Delivery: Compact windupwith methodical movements, hands stay centered on his chest until bottom of leg drive. Makes great use of lower half down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Smooth and quick arm action into a 3/4 arm slot. FB: T85, 84-85 mph. FB has easy ride to it, will jump on hitters. T2157, 2083 average rpm. CB: 71-73 mph. Spins his CB well, solid movement when he gets it out front. T2265
4/22/24
Tyler Early (‘25, Powell) Our staff would get a very good look at the uncommitted junior monday afternoon against Oak Ridge. Early would be impressive in his outing, going the distance in a complete game outing where he would only allow 1 unearned run on 3 hits, striking out 7 in the process. The righty has a very simple and repeatable motion with a high ¾ release, he would top 84 and cruise in the 81-83 range. The FB has some jump to it, especially at the top of the zone which he dominated throughout the game. He tunnels the high fastball very well with a low 70s breaking ball that he can command for swings and misses or strikes. Early brings a very solid durable frame that should hold more velo in the future.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Compact frame with proportionate limbs, solid size with room to grow.
Delivery: Compact windupwith methodical movements, hands stay centered on his chest until bottom of leg drive. Makes great use of lower half down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Smooth and quick arm action into a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. FB has easy ride to it, will jump on hitters. T2157, 2083 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Spins his CB well, solid movement when he gets it out front. T2265