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
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Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Physical: 5-foot-11, 160 pounds; Athletic, long build. 7.67 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Closed setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Short take back with the hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman. Hands stay tight to the body and inside the baseball. Netted a plus sweet spot percentage. Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 75 MPH. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly open. Long arm swing while showing some scap load; side arm release. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 79 MPH, while sitting 75-78 MPH; arm side run. CB: MPH; . SL: 63-66 MPH; lateral action. CH: 71-73 MPH; runs. Varied arm slots between sidearm and low 3/4. High end spin rate and horizontal on the changeup.
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Physical: 5-foot-11, 160 pounds; Athletic, long build. 7.67 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Closed setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Short take back with the hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman. Hands stay tight to the body and inside the baseball. Netted a plus sweet spot percentage.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 75 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly open. Long arm swing while showing some scap load; side arm release. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 79 MPH, while sitting 75-78 MPH; arm side run. CB: MPH; . SL: 63-66 MPH; lateral action. CH: 71-73 MPH; runs. Varied arm slots between sidearm and low 3/4. High end spin rate and horizontal on the changeup.