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.
Fastball
Hop+
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.
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Matthew Belger, Stone bridge (VA), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Slim, wiry frame. Delivery: Stretch only delivery with late intent. Arm Action: RH. Quick arm from H 3/4 slot. FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Fastball has arm side run. T1949, 1724 average rpm. SL: 73-75 mph. Slider has sweeping action. T2089, 2042 average rpm. CH: 78-79 mph. Changeup has late fading action. T1680, 1660 average rpm. ATH: 22.90 max vertical.
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Matthew Belger, Stone bridge (VA), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame. Delivery: Stretch only delivery with late intent. Arm Action: RH. Full arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 81-84 mph. Fastball has late life. T2088, 1823 average rpm. CB: 68-71 mph. Curveball has late depth. T2312, 2143 average rpm. SL: 71-75 mph. Slider has sweeping action. T2013, 1926 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
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Slim, wiry frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with late intent.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Fastball has arm side run. T1949, 1724 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Slider has sweeping action. T2089, 2042 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Changeup has late fading action. T1680, 1660 average rpm.
ATH: 22.90 max vertical.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with late intent.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 81-84 mph. Fastball has late life. T2088, 1823 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Curveball has late depth. T2312, 2143 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. Slider has sweeping action. T2013, 1926 average rpm.