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.
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+ C/INF/RHP Oliver Heckelsmiller (Verona Area, 2027) showed quality competitor traits and evident baseball acumen. The Verona Area product would show well defensively as both a catcher and infielder, with an event-best 1.99 pop time, active footwork on the dirt, with an accurate arm that generated throws up to 81 mph from across the diamond. At the plate, the right-handed bat would present an even, athletic setup with a well-sequenced swing that would generate EVs up to 90.9 mph. On the mound, the right-handed arm showed a quick, clean 3/4 release while working from an athletic rocker step delivery with a crossfire finish. The fastball would sit upper-70s-low-80s and was thrown alongside an upper-60s curveball and a changeup that would sit around 74 mph. 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame.
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Oliver Heckelsmiller, Verona Area (WI), 2027 Positional Profile: C/3B Body: 5-9, 167-pounds. Strong, compact build. Delivery: Athletic rocker step, crossfire finish. Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick with whip, 3/4 slot. FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Leverages downhill, feel for the bottom of the zone. T2070, 2002 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. Can land in zone and get below for chase, can spin it, good feel for the pitch. T1968, 1902 average rpm. CH: 74-74 mph. Sell, thrown out of the same window. T1593, 1543 average rpm.
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Oliver Heckelsmiller, Verona Area (WI), 2027 Positional Profile: C/3B Body: 5-9, 167-pounds. Strong, compact build. Hit: LHH. Even, athletic, knee knock trigger, repeats in rhythm. Well-sequenced, has quick hands, has feel for the barrel and feel to hit, smooth and fluid through the ball, drives it. 65 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 331' max distance. Arm: RH. C-77 mph. INF-81 mph. Whippy 3/4 slot, with accuracy. Defense: 1.99-2.08 pop times. INF: Active feet, two hand gather, shuffle to throw. C: Quick and clean transfers, turns the ball around very quickly, has feel for the position, leader type presence. Vizual Edge: 51.9 Edge Score
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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: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 167-pounds. Strong, compact build.
Delivery: Athletic rocker step, crossfire finish.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick with whip, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Leverages downhill, feel for the bottom of the zone. T2070, 2002 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Can land in zone and get below for chase, can spin it, good feel for the pitch. T1968, 1902 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Sell, thrown out of the same window. T1593, 1543 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 167-pounds. Strong, compact build.
Hit: LHH. Even, athletic, knee knock trigger, repeats in rhythm. Well-sequenced, has quick hands, has feel for the barrel and feel to hit, smooth and fluid through the ball, drives it. 65 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 331' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. INF-81 mph. Whippy 3/4 slot, with accuracy.
Defense: 1.99-2.08 pop times. INF: Active feet, two hand gather, shuffle to throw. C: Quick and clean transfers, turns the ball around very quickly, has feel for the position, leader type presence.
Vizual Edge: 51.9 Edge Score