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
Zachary Smith, Cherry Hill West (NJ), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-0, 200lbs-pounds. Strong/physical frame. Delivery: Segmented actions down the mound, clean. Hands work in sync w/ the leg kick. Even shoulder tilt, slightly closed at footstrike. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, high 3/4. FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Some downhill angle. T2249, 2058 average rpm. CB: 72-72 mph. 11/5 shape. T2440, 2404 average rpm. SL: 70-70 mph. Tight, late lateral action. T2401, 2223 average rpm. CH: 70-74 mph. Late run at times. T1922, 1851 average rpm. CUT: 74-75 mph.
10/18/23
Zachary Smith, Cherry Hill West (NJ), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-0, 200lbs-pounds. Strong/physical frame. Hit: RHH Arm: RH.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 200lbs-pounds. Strong/physical frame.
Delivery: Segmented actions down the mound, clean. Hands work in sync w/ the leg kick. Even shoulder tilt, slightly closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose, high 3/4.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Some downhill angle. T2249, 2058 average rpm.
CB: 72-72 mph. 11/5 shape. T2440, 2404 average rpm.
SL: 70-70 mph. Tight, late lateral action. T2401, 2223 average rpm.
CH: 70-74 mph. Late run at times. T1922, 1851 average rpm.
CUT: 74-75 mph.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 200lbs-pounds. Strong/physical frame.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.