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.
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.
Mario Moralez: RHP/2B, (2025) Kalamazoo Christian, MI. 5-foot-11, 180-pound. (63.3 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 77 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent in control footwork, and consistent hands. Capable on the mound, showing some consistent arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a moderate arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses decent effort. Consistent balance point. (Max spin 2054; Avg 2005).
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Mario Moralez: RHP/2B, (2025) Kalamazoo Christian, MI. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. (63.5 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall pre-loaded stance with a small high load, then uses a quick stride. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 69 mph; shows sure soft hands, a developing exchange, and consistent feet. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Solid capable on the mound, showed good arm speed with a short moderate arm action and an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows decent effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with a clean balanced finish. (Max spin 2093; Avg 2043).
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Mario Moralez: RHP/2B, (2025) Kalamazoo Christian, MI. 5-foot-11, 180-pound. (63.3 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 77 mph; had a natural exchange, consistent in control footwork, and consistent hands. Capable on the mound, showing some consistent arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a moderate arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses decent effort. Consistent balance point. (Max spin 2054; Avg 2005).
Mario Moralez: RHP/2B, (2025) Kalamazoo Christian, MI. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. (63.5 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall pre-loaded stance with a small high load, then uses a quick stride. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 69 mph; shows sure soft hands, a developing exchange, and consistent feet. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Solid capable on the mound, showed good arm speed with a short moderate arm action and an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows decent effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with a clean balanced finish. (Max spin 2093; Avg 2043).