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.
Austin Carter, CAROLINE HIGH (VA), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Solid, compact frame. Delivery: Stretch only delivery with late intent. Arm Action: LH. Short arm action from over the top slot. FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Fastball has downhill plane. T1668, 1619 average rpm. CB: 67-70 mph. Curveball has shorter shape. T2068, 1843 average rpm. CH: 67-69 mph. Kills spin with changeup. T1486, 1347 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Solid, compact frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with late intent.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action from over the top slot.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Fastball has downhill plane. T1668, 1619 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Curveball has shorter shape. T2068, 1843 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Kills spin with changeup. T1486, 1347 average rpm.