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.
Eli Roden: LHP/1B, (2025) Elder, OH. 6-foot-1, 160-pound long athletic build. In the box, Roden's best exit velocity was 80 mph. (61.86 mph bat speed average). (19.64 mph hand speed average). Began in a crouched balanced stance with a quick controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is above average, uses a short an inside-out swing plane and level finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph; showed average feet, a developing exchange, and sure developing hands. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. On the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a tall balance point. Sat with his fastball at 72-74 mph; had running action and arm side command. (Max spin 1903; Avg 1830). Shows a 1/7 curveball (58-62) with gradual action. (Max spin 1982; Avg 1864).
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Eli Roden: LHP/1B, (2025) Elder, OH. 6-foot-1, 160-pound long athletic build. In the box, Roden's best exit velocity was 80 mph. (61.86 mph bat speed average). (19.64 mph hand speed average). Began in a crouched balanced stance with a quick controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is above average, uses a short an inside-out swing plane and level finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph; showed average feet, a developing exchange, and sure developing hands. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. On the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a tall balance point. Sat with his fastball at 72-74 mph; had running action and arm side command. (Max spin 1903; Avg 1830). Shows a 1/7 curveball (58-62) with gradual action. (Max spin 1982; Avg 1864).