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.
Alex Baird, Amelia County High (VA), 2028 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-0, 159-pounds. Projectable frame Delivery: Over the head delivery with late intent Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action FB: T86, 84-86 mph. T86, 84-85 mph. Fastball has late life. T2121. 1985 average rpm. T2121, 1985 average rpm. CB: 76-80 mph. 76-80 mph. Curveball has late depth. T2190. 1446 average rpm. T2190, 1446 average rpm. SL: 74-76 mph. 74-76 mph. Slider has gradual movement. T2346, 2248 average rpm. T2346, 2248 average rpm. CH: 78-80 mph. 78-80 mph. CH has late depth. T1918, 1312 average rpm T1918, 1313 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/OF
Body: 6-0, 159-pounds. Projectable frame
Delivery: Over the head delivery with late intent
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. T86, 84-85 mph. Fastball has late life. T2121. 1985 average rpm. T2121, 1985 average rpm.
CB: 76-80 mph. 76-80 mph. Curveball has late depth. T2190. 1446 average rpm. T2190, 1446 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. 74-76 mph. Slider has gradual movement. T2346, 2248 average rpm.
T2346, 2248 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. 78-80 mph. CH has late depth. T1918, 1312 average rpm T1918, 1313 average rpm.