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.
Luke Ayer, MADISON HIGH (VA), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Strong, physical frame. Delivery: Controlled delivery with normal effort. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Fastball has late life. T2124, 2029 average rpm. SL: 74-76 mph. Slider has sharp break. T2313, 2255 average rpm. SPLT: 80-80 mph.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Strong, physical frame.
Delivery: Controlled delivery with normal effort.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Fastball has late life. T2124, 2029 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Slider has sharp break. T2313, 2255 average rpm.
SPLT: 80-80 mph.