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
William Mandile: RHP/OF, (2026) Lynnfield, MA. 170-pound projectable frame. Capable in the box, Mandile clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. (60.0 mph bat speed average). (17.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide closed stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was developing, displays a long swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Capable from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 76 mph; has developing feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had decent accuracy to the bag with a ¾ slot. Capable on the mound, showed developing arm speed, also used a consistent arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. He has in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed. Threw his fastball 75-76 mph; had running action and arm side decent command. (Max spin 1384; Avg 1286). His curveball (63-64) had sweeping action and glove side around the zone control. (Max spin 1517; Avg 1517). His changeup (61-62) showed gradual fading action and arm side command.
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William Mandile: RHP/3B, (2026) Lynnfield High School, MA. 6-foot, 151-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable and capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 75 mph. (60.5 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a handsy load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is developing and uses a loose swing plane. Created loud contact and found some barrels. Aggressive approach. Capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 73 mph; has a natural exchange, developing hands, and developing feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Showed a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showed developing arm speed, also used a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Displays in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 72-73 mph; has command arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1782; Avg 1679). Had sweeping action and glove side command on his curveball (64-65). (Max spin 1850; Avg 1778). His changeup (61-63) showed gradual action and arm side control.
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William Mandile: RHP/OF, (2026) Lynnfield, MA. 170-pound projectable frame. Capable in the box, Mandile clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. (60.0 mph bat speed average). (17.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide closed stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was developing, displays a long swing plane and high finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Capable from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 76 mph; has developing feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had decent accuracy to the bag with a ¾ slot. Capable on the mound, showed developing arm speed, also used a consistent arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. He has in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed. Threw his fastball 75-76 mph; had running action and arm side decent command. (Max spin 1384; Avg 1286). His curveball (63-64) had sweeping action and glove side around the zone control. (Max spin 1517; Avg 1517). His changeup (61-62) showed gradual fading action and arm side command.
William Mandile: RHP/3B, (2026) Lynnfield High School, MA. 6-foot, 151-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable and capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 75 mph. (60.5 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a handsy load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is developing and uses a loose swing plane. Created loud contact and found some barrels. Aggressive approach. Capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 73 mph; has a natural exchange, developing hands, and developing feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Showed a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showed developing arm speed, also used a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Displays in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 72-73 mph; has command arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1782; Avg 1679). Had sweeping action and glove side command on his curveball (64-65). (Max spin 1850; Avg 1778). His changeup (61-63) showed gradual action and arm side control.