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.
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
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Joshua Gardner: RHP, (2025) Portage Central, MI. 6-foot-5, 195-pound. Projectable on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle and a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows high effort. Has a consistent balance point. (Max spin 1958; Avg 1871).
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Joshua Gardner: RHP/1B, (2025) Portage Central, MI. 6-foot-3, 195-pound. Athletic solid on the mound, used a short loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance is tall point with an in line shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 2202; Avg 2171).
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Joshua Gardner: RHP, (2025) Portage Central, MI. 6-foot-5, 195-pound. Projectable on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle and a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows high effort. Has a consistent balance point. (Max spin 1958; Avg 1871).
Joshua Gardner: RHP/1B, (2025) Portage Central, MI. 6-foot-3, 195-pound. Athletic solid on the mound, used a short loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance is tall point with an in line shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 2202; Avg 2171).