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.
Jacob Harms, Ranchview (TX), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/OF RHP…Good frame/build, will add good strength for good pitchers build. Length to arm action with developing arm speed. FB will develop, expect to see velo jump in future. Carry present along with tailing action to both sides of plate. Can spin slider, flashes quality action when landed, release point will be firmed. Change is developing. Interesting arm to watch develop over next year, will throw harder with ability spin baseball. Body: 6-3, 198-pounds. Good build/frame to add strength. Projects very well physically in future. Delivery: Stretch only this pen. Middle of rubber start, loads well into back leg, inward turn present. Front hip opens past midline, with stride foot landing past midline as well. Spin off finish. Arm Action: RH. Full circle with length, arm speed present. TQ slot. Expect arm speed to continue to increase over time. FB: T92, 89-91 mph. Shows tailing action to both sides of plate. Carry present. Will throw harder. T2356, 2324 average rpm. SL: 76-77 mph. Can spin slider. When landed quality finish. Inconsistent release point. T2371, 2290 average rpm. CH: 79-80 mph. Turnover action with fade, tail/sink. Developing deception. T1614, 1570 average rpm. CUT: 82-84 mph. Short, late action, will develop.
1/11/25
Standing 6’3” and weighing 200 pounds, RHP Jacob Harms (Ranchview, 2026) showcased an imposing presence on the mound with a low 5’1” release height and 8’5” extension that makes his fastball (89–91.6 mph) play even heavier. The changeup (79–80 mph, 18.3" HM) pairs nicely off his fastball, adding to the discomfort hitters feel facing him. He also mixes in a 75–77 mph slider, rounding out a formidable arsenal. A high-academic standout, Harms is primed to draw significant attention this spring, thanks to his combination of physicality, pitchability, and deceptive release.
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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/OF
Body: 6-3, 198-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF RHP…Good frame/build, will add good strength for good pitchers build. Length to arm action with developing arm speed. FB will develop, expect to see velo jump in future. Carry present along with tailing action to both sides of plate. Can spin slider, flashes quality action when landed, release point will be firmed. Change is developing. Interesting arm to watch develop over next year, will throw harder with ability spin baseball.
Body: 6-3, 198-pounds. Good build/frame to add strength. Projects very well physically in future.
Delivery: Stretch only this pen. Middle of rubber start, loads well into back leg, inward turn present. Front hip opens past midline, with stride foot landing past midline as well. Spin off finish.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle with length, arm speed present. TQ slot. Expect arm speed to continue to increase over time.
FB: T92, 89-91 mph. Shows tailing action to both sides of plate. Carry present. Will throw harder. T2356, 2324 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. Can spin slider. When landed quality finish. Inconsistent release point. T2371, 2290 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Turnover action with fade, tail/sink. Developing deception. T1614, 1570 average rpm.
CUT: 82-84 mph. Short, late action, will develop.