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.
Tyler Gibbs, Battlefield (VA), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Slim, wiry frame. Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from over the top slot. FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Fastball has downhill plane. T2132, 1896 average rpm. CB: 70-72 mph. Curveball has late depth. T1836, 1795 average rpm. CH: 77-78 mph. Changeup has diving action. T1532, 1470 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Slim, wiry frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from over the top slot.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Fastball has downhill plane. T2132, 1896 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Curveball has late depth. T1836, 1795 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Changeup has diving action. T1532, 1470 average rpm.