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.
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 McConnell, Blue Valley Northwest (KS), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Wiry and athletic build. Delivery: From the stretch middle of the rubber, high leg kick, longer stride, glides down the mound, drives over a firm front side. Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot. FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Stays on plane with light arm side fade. T2148, 2039 average rpm. CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape, rolling action. T1853, 1853 average rpm. SL: 69-72 mph. 10/4 shape, rolling action. T1949, 1833 average rpm. CH: 71-73 mph. Arm side fade and drop. T1489, 1386 average rpm.
10/22/23
Gavin McConnell, Blue Valley Northwest (KS), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Wiry and athletic build. Hit: RHH Arm: RH.
9/03/23
Gavin McConnell, Blue Valley Northwest (KS), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Strong frame. Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery with some knee bend. Shoulders stay level, closed toe landing. Arm Action: RH. Longer arm swing with a high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Four-seam type with some carry. T2154, 2095 average rpm. CB: 68-70 mph. 12/6 action. T2012, 1951 average rpm. CH: 70-72 mph. Limits spin, natural ASR. T1480, 1318 average rpm.
9/03/23
Gavin McConnell, Blue Valley Northwest (KS), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Strong frame. Hit: RHH Arm: RH.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Wiry and athletic build.
Delivery: From the stretch middle of the rubber, high leg kick, longer stride, glides down the mound, drives over a firm front side.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. Stays on plane with light arm side fade. T2148, 2039 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape, rolling action. T1853, 1853 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. 10/4 shape, rolling action. T1949, 1833 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Arm side fade and drop. T1489, 1386 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Wiry and athletic build.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Strong frame.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery with some knee bend. Shoulders stay level, closed toe landing.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm swing with a high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Four-seam type with some carry. T2154, 2095 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 12/6 action. T2012, 1951 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Limits spin, natural ASR. T1480, 1318 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 195-pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.