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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Gavin Brannon, Connersville (IN), 2026 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean build Delivery: Athletic delivery. Tall balance point with a controlled move down the slope. In-line shoulders, lands square, balanced finish. Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm action from an over-the-top slot. FB: ASR w/ some feel for the zone. T2157, 2060 average rpm. CB: 11/5 shape - developing, slows arm speed. T1848, 1784 average rpm. SL: 66-67 mph. Similar to CB. T1849, 1821 average rpm. ATH: 7.93 runner in the 60. 1.90 and 4.40 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Gavin Brannon, Connersville (IN), 2026 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean build Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall, open stance. Smooth hand load with a short leg kick. Level swing with a line drive approach. Easy effort swing. Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 277' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Short, quick arm from a 3/4 slot to H 3/4 slot. Defense: Controlled footwork, soft hands, natural exchange. Shows some body control. ATH: 7.93 runner in the 60. 1.90 and 4.40 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean build
Delivery: Athletic delivery. Tall balance point with a controlled move down the slope. In-line shoulders, lands square, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm action from an over-the-top slot.
FB: ASR w/ some feel for the zone. T2157, 2060 average rpm.
CB: 11/5 shape - developing, slows arm speed. T1848, 1784 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Similar to CB. T1849, 1821 average rpm.
ATH: 7.93 runner in the 60. 1.90 and 4.40 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall, open stance. Smooth hand load with a short leg kick. Level swing with a line drive approach. Easy effort swing.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Short, quick arm from a 3/4 slot to H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Controlled footwork, soft hands, natural exchange. Shows some body control.
ATH: 7.93 runner in the 60. 1.90 and 4.40 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.