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.
Event: Future Games Tryout: NorCal Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Physical: 6-0, 195-pounds; Thick, compact frame; 7.56 60-yard, 4.15 30-yard, 1.76 10-yard Offensively: LH. EV max – 92.5 mph, hand speed max – 19.7 mph, bat speed max – 68.5mph; Slightly open, calm relaxed stance with low hands and slight leg stride for timing. Saw the ball deep and showed impressive bat control staying through the ball the other way. Defensively: INF - 83 mph; Could quicken his transfer but otherwise showed light feet and solid picking ability.
Delivery: Moderate leg-kick that is tucked towards the body and away from the plate. Long stride down the mound with minimal follow through to the third base side. Arm Action: 3/4 release. Separates at the chest and slightly short arms the ball. FB: T84.6 mph, 82.0 - 83.9 mph range, 2215 avg spin; Showcased good command of the FB at the bottom of the zone. Had effective armside run. CB: 68.5 - 70.3 mph, 2451 avg spin; Tight CB with 11/5 break. CHG: 74.7 - 75.7 mph, 2040 avg spin; Lively changeup that tumbles down below the zone.
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Tanner Grove- 2025 LHP from St. Mary's HS (CA). 6'0 195 strong build. Simple operation built for plus command. Currently mid 80s with 2500 spin CB & feel for fading CH. Big time performer, recently named section pitcher of the year as a SO. 4.2 GPA @TannerGrove8… pic.twitter.com/YHtB0llhen
Event: Future Games Tryout: NorCal
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Physical: 6-0, 195-pounds; Thick, compact frame; 7.56 60-yard, 4.15 30-yard, 1.76 10-yard
Offensively: LH. EV max – 92.5 mph, hand speed max – 19.7 mph, bat speed max – 68.5mph; Slightly open, calm relaxed stance with low hands and slight leg stride for timing. Saw the ball deep and showed impressive bat control staying through the ball the other way.
Defensively: INF - 83 mph; Could quicken his transfer but otherwise showed light feet and solid picking ability.
Delivery: Moderate leg-kick that is tucked towards the body and away from the plate. Long stride down the mound with minimal follow through to the third base side.
Arm Action: 3/4 release. Separates at the chest and slightly short arms the ball.
FB: T84.6 mph, 82.0 - 83.9 mph range, 2215 avg spin; Showcased good command of the FB at the bottom of the zone. Had effective armside run.
CB: 68.5 - 70.3 mph, 2451 avg spin; Tight CB with 11/5 break.
CHG: 74.7 - 75.7 mph, 2040 avg spin; Lively changeup that tumbles down below the zone.