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.
Drew Smith, Guerin Catholic (IN), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Delivery: Smooth, simple delivery. Controls the lift to the top of balance point & then moves down the slope with in-line shoulders. Lands open and finishes with balance. Arm Action: . Moderate arm action from a 3/4 arm slot. FB: T71, 70-71 mph. Straight FB. Shows some command for K T2137, 2032 average rpm. SL: 61-62 mph. flashes tight. Has slurvey action T2083, 1995 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth, simple delivery. Controls the lift to the top of balance point & then moves down the slope with in-line shoulders. Lands open and finishes with balance.
Arm Action: . Moderate arm action from a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T71, 70-71 mph. Straight FB. Shows some command for K T2137, 2032 average rpm.
SL: 61-62 mph. flashes tight. Has slurvey action T2083, 1995 average rpm.