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.
Bryson Pickeral, St Paul Vi Catholic High School (VA), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Strong, compact frame. Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort. Arm Action: RH. Quick arm from H 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Fastball is heavy with some downhill plane. T2393, 2216 average rpm. CB: 76-78 mph. Curveball has late depth. T2517, 2445 average rpm. CH: 78-78 mph. Changeup has gradual depth. T1922, 1922 average rpm.
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Bryson Pickeral, St Paul Vi Catholic High School (VA), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Strong, solid frame. Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort. Arm Action: RH. Full arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Fastball is heavy. T2515, 2237 average rpm. SL: 74-77 mph. Slider has late depth. T2650, 2450 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Strong, compact frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Fastball is heavy with some downhill plane. T2393, 2216 average rpm.
CB: 76-78 mph. Curveball has late depth. T2517, 2445 average rpm.
CH: 78-78 mph. Changeup has gradual depth. T1922, 1922 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Strong, solid frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Fastball is heavy. T2515, 2237 average rpm.
SL: 74-77 mph. Slider has late depth. T2650, 2450 average rpm.