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.
Zach Swanson, Kamiakin (WA), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-5, 225-pounds. Delivery: Imposing large, athletic frame works from center of the rubber. Hands set at chin and drop in full wind up. Rhythm created in wind. Weight stays connected through backside, rides downhill. Late intent shown gives added juice. Arm Action: RH. Hands break at letters on time with leg lift. Arm speed shown with high 3/4 slot release. Some ASR present. Maintains consistent armspeed in offspeed deliveries. FB: T91, 88-90 mph. T2383, 2174 average rpm. SL: 73-77 mph. T2352, 2245 average rpm. CH: 80-81 mph. T2009, 1857 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: 6-5, 225-pounds.
Delivery: Imposing large, athletic frame works from center of the rubber. Hands set at chin and drop in full wind up. Rhythm created in wind. Weight stays connected through backside, rides downhill. Late intent shown gives added juice.
Arm Action: RH. Hands break at letters on time with leg lift. Arm speed shown with high 3/4 slot release. Some ASR present. Maintains consistent armspeed in offspeed deliveries.
FB: T91, 88-90 mph. T2383, 2174 average rpm.
SL: 73-77 mph. T2352, 2245 average rpm.
CH: 80-81 mph. T2009, 1857 average rpm.