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.
Aidan Gorman: OF/LHP, (2026) Troy, OH. 5-foot-10, 145-pound athletic projectable build. (62.4 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short small leg kick. Has electric quick bat speed, uphill swing plane and level good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Aggressive approach. Smooth above average from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 82 mph; has next level hands, athletic feet, and a twitchy clean exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball to the side. Showed a high ¾ slot. Athletic on the mound, showing lightning arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses decent effort. Showed consistent balance point with even shoulders. Lands closed with recoil finish. Shows running action and some feel command with tight heavy movement. (Max spin 2080; Avg 2027).
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Aidan Gorman: OF/LHP, (2026) Troy, OH. 5-foot-10, 145-pound athletic projectable build. (62.4 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short small leg kick. Has electric quick bat speed, uphill swing plane and level good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Aggressive approach. Smooth above average from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 82 mph; has next level hands, athletic feet, and a twitchy clean exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball to the side. Showed a high ¾ slot. Athletic on the mound, showing lightning arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses decent effort. Showed consistent balance point with even shoulders. Lands closed with recoil finish. Shows running action and some feel command with tight heavy movement. (Max spin 2080; Avg 2027).