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
Caleb Mecurio: OF/RHP, (2026) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-7, 125-pound slim athletic build. (59.2 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a crouched athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is developing, displays an uphill long swing plane and high finish. Through his round he found some barrels with some loud contact. Aggressive approach. Smooth advanced from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 76 mph; shows soft hands, a clean exchange, and consistent athletic feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Projectable advanced on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a short clean arm action with quick consistent arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with even in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2202; Avg 2106).
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Caleb Mecurio: OF/RHP, (2026) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-7, 125-pound slim athletic build. (59.2 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a crouched athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is developing, displays an uphill long swing plane and high finish. Through his round he found some barrels with some loud contact. Aggressive approach. Smooth advanced from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 76 mph; shows soft hands, a clean exchange, and consistent athletic feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Projectable advanced on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a short clean arm action with quick consistent arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows easy effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with even in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2202; Avg 2106).