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
is a 6-foot, 165-pound two-way prospect. During batting practice, Stellato recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph with a (64.6 mph bat speed average) and (18.7 mph hand speed average). He started in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. A short stride triggers a simple, flat swing with good extension. In the outfield, his throws to the bases were up to 80 mph while showing sure hands, consistent, smooth feet, and a fluid exchange. On the mound, Stellato had a quick arm. The delivery is simple, easy and in line with home plate. He gets to a consistent balance point and lands square with a clean finish. The fastball came in at 82-83 mph (Max spin 2110; Avg 1954) with late arm side run. He also showed a tight 12/6 curveball (72-74 mph) (Max spin 2065; Avg 1970) and a fading changeup (73-76 mph).
Exit Velocity: 87 mph
Arm Velocity: 80 mph
10/24/21
6-foot, 155-pound, longer, lean athletic frame with room for added weight gains. A right-handed hitter, starts in a wider stance, loose hands at the shoulders. Lower half is under control, simple pick up and put down. The swing is short and crisp, a level path stays behind the baseball on contact. Line drives to the middle of the field, exit velocity of 87 mph, with a ton more in there. Defensively arm was at 80 mph, arm action is super smooth from the outfield, comes out of the hand with ease. The footwork is clean and accurate. Off the mound, this right-hander can repeat the delivery. Loaded on the backside, inline direction, softer frontside, could stick it a bit more. Lead arm is compact and tight to body. The arm action is clean, working from a higher 3/4 slot. The fastball was at 77-78 mph, living in the bottom part of the zone, pounds it. Good hand speed on breaking ball, up to 69 mph, with more there, tight, later break. Showed feel for a changeup. Like his game, under control, with feel for it.
Exit Velocity: 87 mph
Arm Velocity: 80 mph
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is a 6-foot, 165-pound two-way prospect. During batting practice, Stellato recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph with a (64.6 mph bat speed average) and (18.7 mph hand speed average). He started in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. A short stride triggers a simple, flat swing with good extension. In the outfield, his throws to the bases were up to 80 mph while showing sure hands, consistent, smooth feet, and a fluid exchange. On the mound, Stellato had a quick arm. The delivery is simple, easy and in line with home plate. He gets to a consistent balance point and lands square with a clean finish. The fastball came in at 82-83 mph (Max spin 2110; Avg 1954) with late arm side run. He also showed a tight 12/6 curveball (72-74 mph) (Max spin 2065; Avg 1970) and a fading changeup (73-76 mph).
Exit Velocity: 87 mph
Arm Velocity: 80 mph
6-foot, 155-pound, longer, lean athletic frame with room for added weight gains. A right-handed hitter, starts in a wider stance, loose hands at the shoulders. Lower half is under control, simple pick up and put down. The swing is short and crisp, a level path stays behind the baseball on contact. Line drives to the middle of the field, exit velocity of 87 mph, with a ton more in there. Defensively arm was at 80 mph, arm action is super smooth from the outfield, comes out of the hand with ease. The footwork is clean and accurate. Off the mound, this right-hander can repeat the delivery. Loaded on the backside, inline direction, softer frontside, could stick it a bit more. Lead arm is compact and tight to body. The arm action is clean, working from a higher 3/4 slot. The fastball was at 77-78 mph, living in the bottom part of the zone, pounds it. Good hand speed on breaking ball, up to 69 mph, with more there, tight, later break. Showed feel for a changeup. Like his game, under control, with feel for it.
Exit Velocity: 87 mph
Arm Velocity: 80 mph