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.
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.
Sam Nathan: 3B/RHP, (2026) North Farmington, MI. 5-foot-8, 180-pound. (68.2 mph bat speed average). (18.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a strong balanced stance with a compact load, then uses a short stride. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Above average while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 80 mph; had average footwork, a natural exchange, and consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Capable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows high effort. Consistent balance point. (Max spin 2007; Avg 1799).
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Sam Nathan: 3B/RHP, (2026) North Farmington, MI. 5-foot-8, 180-pound. (68.2 mph bat speed average). (18.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a strong balanced stance with a compact load, then uses a short stride. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Above average while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 80 mph; had average footwork, a natural exchange, and consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Capable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows high effort. Consistent balance point. (Max spin 2007; Avg 1799).