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
John Harabedian: RHP/2B, (2025) Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, OH. 6-foot-1, 173-pound athletic projectable build. (68.6 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Began in an open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient explosive, had an uphill swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Advanced In the infield, had smooth consistent footwork, next level consistent hands, and a clean fluid exchange. Fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used athletic slot and a loose arm action. Advanced on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic clean finish. (Max spin 2384; Avg 2311).
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John Harabedian: RHP/2B, (2025) Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, OH. 5-foot-11, 155-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 78 mph. (56.7 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a controlled quick stride. Bat speed was quick, showed a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 72 mph; showed a natural exchange, quick feet, and consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, curveball (60-62 mph), changeup (64-67 mph), slider (63-65 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 71-74 mph. (Max spin 1737; Avg 1730).
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John Harabedian: RHP/2B, (2025) Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, OH. 6-foot-1, 173-pound athletic projectable build. (68.6 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Began in an open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient explosive, had an uphill swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Advanced In the infield, had smooth consistent footwork, next level consistent hands, and a clean fluid exchange. Fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used athletic slot and a loose arm action. Advanced on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic clean finish. (Max spin 2384; Avg 2311).
John Harabedian: RHP/2B, (2025) Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, OH. 5-foot-11, 155-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 78 mph. (56.7 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a controlled quick stride. Bat speed was quick, showed a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 72 mph; showed a natural exchange, quick feet, and consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, curveball (60-62 mph), changeup (64-67 mph), slider (63-65 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 71-74 mph. (Max spin 1737; Avg 1730).