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.
Julian Christman, Dover High School (DE), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Lanky, projectable frame. Delivery: Slow tempo delivery with late intent. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from over the top slot. FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Fastball has some arm side run. T2097, 1945 average rpm. CB: 70-71 mph. Curveball has sharp break. T2392, 2340 average rpm. CH: 77-78 mph. Changeup has late fading action. T1496, 1417 average rpm.
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Julian Christman, Dover High School (DE), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Lanky, projectable frame. Hit: RHH. Active, balanced setup. Whippy, uphill barrel path. 66.8 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 282' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Short, compact arm action. Defense: Natural hands, with in control footwork.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Lanky, projectable frame.
Delivery: Slow tempo delivery with late intent.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from over the top slot.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Fastball has some arm side run. T2097, 1945 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. Curveball has sharp break. T2392, 2340 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Changeup has late fading action. T1496, 1417 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Lanky, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Active, balanced setup. Whippy, uphill barrel path. 66.8 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 76.4 mph. 282' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Short, compact arm action.
Defense: Natural hands, with in control footwork.