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
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.
79.72
Edge Score
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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Max Pitts, Buena (AZ), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Delivery: Throws from the right side of the rubber, using a slower tempo to his wind up with an easy delivery. Timing and release point with all pitches was better out of the stretch. Arm Action: RH. Throws from a high 3/4 arm slot. Gets down the mound and delivers out front. FB: T77.4, 76.8-77.4 mph. Worked both sides of the plate with slight arm side run. Best and most consistent pitch. T1851, 1803 average rpm. CB: 66.7-68.6 mph. Struggled to get it to the outer half. Showed a good shape. With better command, could be a good pitch. T1973, 1925 average rpm. CH: 70.5-71.9 mph. This pitch showed potential, when he releases out front with FB arm speed it showed it can be an out pitch. T1492, 1432 average rpm.
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Max Pitts, Buena (AZ), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds.
Delivery: Throws from the right side of the rubber, using a slower tempo to his wind up with an easy delivery. Timing and release point with all pitches was better out of the stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Throws from a high 3/4 arm slot. Gets down the mound and delivers out front.
FB: T77.4, 76.8-77.4 mph. Worked both sides of the plate with slight arm side run. Best and most consistent pitch. T1851, 1803 average rpm.
CB: 66.7-68.6 mph. Struggled to get it to the outer half. Showed a good shape. With better command, could be a good pitch. T1973, 1925 average rpm.
CH: 70.5-71.9 mph. This pitch showed potential, when he releases out front with FB arm speed it showed it can be an out pitch. T1492, 1432 average rpm.