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
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.
Matthew Andrews, LLOYD C BIRD HIGH (VA), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-1, 153-pounds. Long, lanky frame. Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort. Arm Action: LH. Short arm action from over the top slot. FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Fastball has arm side run. T1788, 1602 average rpm. SL: 72-73 mph. Slider has gradual movement. T1711, 1692 average rpm. CH: 68-69 mph. Kills spin on the changeup. T1089, 998 average rpm.
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Matthew Andrews, LLOYD C BIRD HIGH (VA), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-1, 153-pounds. Long, lanky frame. Delivery: Stretch only delivery with late intent. Arm Action: LH. Short arm action from over the top slot. FB: T70, 68-69 mph. Fastball has downhill plane. T1562, 1438 average rpm. SL: 65-67 mph. Slider has gradual break. T1478, 1287 average rpm. SPLT: 67-67 mph. Splitter has gradual movement.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 153-pounds. Long, lanky frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action from over the top slot.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. Fastball has arm side run. T1788, 1602 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Slider has gradual movement. T1711, 1692 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Kills spin on the changeup. T1089, 998 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 153-pounds. Long, lanky frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with late intent.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action from over the top slot.
FB: T70, 68-69 mph. Fastball has downhill plane. T1562, 1438 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Slider has gradual break. T1478, 1287 average rpm.
SPLT: 67-67 mph. Splitter has gradual movement.