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.
Kahoalii showed some of the most advanced pitch metrics of any arm in the 2029 class. The strong-framed righty sat 79–83 mph with his fastball, topping at 83.2, and spun it up to 2400+ RPM with late life up in the zone. He paired it with a sharp 67–70 mph slider that flashed real depth and a changeup at 68–72 mph with heavy arm-side fade and feel in the zone. The changeup in particular showed excellent shape and separation, making it a potential out pitch down the line. With a repeatable delivery and clean arm action, Kahoalii projects as a starter with a full three-pitch mix and advanced feel for sequencing. A definite name to follow closely in the 2029 class.
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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.