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.
Micah Miller, Westview Jr-Sr highschool (IN), 2024 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Physical, athletic build Delivery: Athletic delivery. Gets to a strong balance point & tilts shoulders on an uphill plane before making a controlled move down the slope. Lands square and finishes with athleticism. Arm Action: RH. Longer, loose arm action from an over-the-top slot. FB: Straight FB w/ feel for command and some life thru the zone. CB: 11/5 shape, shows shap break CH: Sinking action
7/18/23
Micah Miller, Westview Jr-Sr highschool (IN), 2024 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Physical, athletic build Hit: RHH. Starts in an athletic stance with wider feet & a slightly open setup. Toe tap stride with quiet hands during the load - lands in a strong position to hit. Quick bat - turns the barrel on a slightly uphill path to match plane. Present gap to gap strength. Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.0 mph. 339' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Loose arm action from an over-the-top arm slot. Defense: Athletic approach, fields the ball out front with sure hands, exchanges quickly. Actions are playable and should translate to gameplay.
2/11/23
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame Delivery: Tilt/topple delivery. Taller balance point with a slight inward turn. Uphill shoulders as he moves down the mound. Athleticism present throughout the delivery. Arm Action: RH. Slight stab on the backside - longer arm action. Works from an over the top slot. Good arm speed. FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Command to both sides. T2220, 2137 average rpm. CB: 67-70 mph. Sharp break with 11/5 shape. T2345, 2251 average rpm. CH: 77-79 mph. T1804, 1762 average rpm.
2/11/23
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame Hits: RHH. Open stance. Hover type stride with a tight compact load. Controlled forward move. Tight turn of the barrel with a rotational bat path. Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 MPH. 265' max distance. Quick bat speed - shows some power to the pullside. Arm: RH. OF-88 mph. Very quick arm, works from an over the top slot. Defense: Aggresive feet that work downhill. Fields the ball out front with sure hands.
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Physical, athletic build
Delivery: Athletic delivery. Gets to a strong balance point & tilts shoulders on an uphill plane before making a controlled move down the slope. Lands square and finishes with athleticism.
Arm Action: RH. Longer, loose arm action from an over-the-top slot.
FB: Straight FB w/ feel for command and some life thru the zone.
CB: 11/5 shape, shows shap break
CH: Sinking action
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Physical, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Starts in an athletic stance with wider feet & a slightly open setup. Toe tap stride with quiet hands during the load - lands in a strong position to hit. Quick bat - turns the barrel on a slightly uphill path to match plane. Present gap to gap strength.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.0 mph. 339' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Loose arm action from an over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Athletic approach, fields the ball out front with sure hands, exchanges quickly. Actions are playable and should translate to gameplay.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame
Delivery: Tilt/topple delivery. Taller balance point with a slight inward turn. Uphill shoulders as he moves down the mound. Athleticism present throughout the delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Slight stab on the backside - longer arm action. Works from an over the top slot. Good arm speed.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Command to both sides. T2220, 2137 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Sharp break with 11/5 shape. T2345, 2251 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. T1804, 1762 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted frame
Hits: RHH. Open stance. Hover type stride with a tight compact load. Controlled forward move. Tight turn of the barrel with a rotational bat path.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.1 MPH. 265' max distance. Quick bat speed - shows some power to the pullside.
Arm: RH. OF-88 mph. Very quick arm, works from an over the top slot.
Defense: Aggresive feet that work downhill. Fields the ball out front with sure hands.