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.
Shawn Swisher: SS/RHP, (2025) Churchill High School, MI. 5-foot-8, 140-pound. (63.0 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Began in an open stance with a handsy active load, then used a leg kick. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 81 mph; shows quick feet, consistent hands, and a clean exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Capable on the mound, had a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses decent effort. Consistent balance point. (Max spin 2058; Avg 1904).
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Shawn Swisher: SS/RHP, (2025) Churchill High School, MI. 5-foot-8, 140-pound. (63.0 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Began in an open stance with a handsy active load, then used a leg kick. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 81 mph; shows quick feet, consistent hands, and a clean exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Capable on the mound, had a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses decent effort. Consistent balance point. (Max spin 2058; Avg 1904).