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.
Jeremiah Carmella: C/RHP, (2026) Badin, OH. 5-foot-10, 160-pound athletic frame. At the plate, Carmella's 88 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. (66.83 mph bat speed average). (19.94 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled leg kick stride. Bat speed is explosive, exhibits an upward rotational swing plane and good extension on his high finish. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 69 mph during throw downs; shows athletic feet, a clean exchange, and sure developing hands. recorded pop times of 2.06-2.15. Athletic setup with above average flexibility. On the mound, showed a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 73-75 mph; has arm side command and running action. (Max spin 1783; Avg 1651). Shows a 11/5 curveball (60-63) with gradual action. (Max spin 1839; Avg 1809). His changeup (68-69) has fading action and arm side command.
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Jeremiah Carmella: C/RHP, (2026) Badin, OH. 5-foot-10, 160-pound athletic frame. At the plate, Carmella's 88 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. (66.83 mph bat speed average). (19.94 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled leg kick stride. Bat speed is explosive, exhibits an upward rotational swing plane and good extension on his high finish. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 69 mph during throw downs; shows athletic feet, a clean exchange, and sure developing hands. recorded pop times of 2.06-2.15. Athletic setup with above average flexibility. On the mound, showed a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 73-75 mph; has arm side command and running action. (Max spin 1783; Avg 1651). Shows a 11/5 curveball (60-63) with gradual action. (Max spin 1839; Avg 1809). His changeup (68-69) has fading action and arm side command.