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.
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.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
TJ McLaughlin, STAUNTON RIVER HIGH (VA), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-10, 183-pounds. Strong, physical frame. Delivery: Controlled delivery with normal effort. Arm Action: LH. Quick arm from H 3/4 slot. FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Fastball has arm side run. T2296, 2248 average rpm. SL: 80-82 mph. Slider has sharp shape. CH: 80-82 mph. Changeup has late fading action. T1882, 1738 average rpm.
2/15/25
TJ McLaughlin, STAUNTON RIVER HIGH (VA), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-10, 183-pounds. Strong, physical frame. Hit: LHH. Rhythmic, balanced setup. Quick, uphill barrel path. 66.5 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 308' max distance. Arm: LH. Vizual Edge: 64.98 Edge Score
11/02/24
TJ McLaughlin, STAUNTON RIVER HIGH (VA), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean, proportional frame. Delivery: Quick tempo delivery with normal effort. Arm Action: LH. Short, whippy arm action from H 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Fastball has arm side run. T2322, 2227 average rpm. SL: 75-78 mph. Slider has sharp break. T2626, 2449 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: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 183-pounds. Strong, physical frame.
Delivery: Controlled delivery with normal effort.
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 87-88 mph. Fastball has arm side run. T2296, 2248 average rpm.
SL: 80-82 mph. Slider has sharp shape.
CH: 80-82 mph. Changeup has late fading action. T1882, 1738 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 183-pounds. Strong, physical frame.
Hit: LHH. Rhythmic, balanced setup. Quick, uphill barrel path. 66.5 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 308' max distance.
Arm: LH.
Vizual Edge: 64.98 Edge Score
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean, proportional frame.
Delivery: Quick tempo delivery with normal effort.
Arm Action: LH. Short, whippy arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Fastball has arm side run. T2322, 2227 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. Slider has sharp break. T2626, 2449 average rpm.