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.
Caleb Gilbert, Nolensville (TN), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/2B Body: 6-0, 159-pounds. Taller frame with long limbs Delivery: Uses a hand pump and toe tap for timing, as he turns into a belly button high leg lift that has a slight turn in with the upper body and legs. Arm Action: RH. Very intriguing arm, hides it well with a whippy 3/4 release. FB: T87, 83-86 mph. FB shows very good life out of his hand, should get on hitters. T2409, 2256 average rpm. CB: 72-74 mph. CB is very sharp with late movement, sweeping tendencies. T2662, 2522 average rpm. CH: 79-80 mph. CH shows very good life down and to the armside. T1686, 1535 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/2B
Body: 6-0, 159-pounds. Taller frame with long limbs
Delivery: Uses a hand pump and toe tap for timing, as he turns into a belly button high leg lift that has a slight turn in with the upper body and legs.
Arm Action: RH. Very intriguing arm, hides it well with a whippy 3/4 release.
FB: T87, 83-86 mph. FB shows very good life out of his hand, should get on hitters. T2409, 2256 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. CB is very sharp with late movement, sweeping tendencies. T2662, 2522 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. CH shows very good life down and to the armside. T1686, 1535 average rpm.