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
Charlie Cummings, Sierra Canyon (CA), 2027 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Good baseball players that really understands multiple positions. Body: 6-0, 158-pounds. Durable build with room for more strength/mass. Hit: RHH. Upright with active hands just above the shoulder; high lef lift trigger initiates swing. Active hands settle just below shoulder before getting barrel on plane through path. Has above average hand speed for age group. 66.1 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 278' max distance. Flashes some line drive/pop to the pull side with an ability to hit the ball on a line the other way. As frame grows, power will as well. Arm: RH. INF-65 mph. Arm is accurate and quick and shows the ability to make throws from multiple angles. Defense: Stays behind the ball well with quick feet; Gathers out front well with quick/clean exchanges. ATH: 8.03 runner in the 60. 1.96 and 4.43 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
4/16/23
Physical: 5-10, 140 pounds; Medium frame. Lean build. Flashes of athleticism throughout workout. 7.67 60yd-dash. Offensively: RHH. Taller stance with higher set hands that are pre-loaded back. Subtle toe-tap trigger. Hands drop slightly with forward move maintaining separation. Consistent out front contact point for a more pullside approach.. Uphill bat path. Back shoulder/elbow works under. More FBs than LDs/GBs during round. Slight drift into contact at times. Defensively: INF - 68 MPH. Fundamental actions. Light feet that get him to his spots. Works into solid posture. Soft hands that field it smooth/clean. Quality glove-to-hand. Works quick to release with accuracy. Shorter AA. Average arm strength for level.
Pitching: Quick/uptempo delivery. Repeats well. Exclusive from the stretch. Initiates drift early during chest high knee lift. Gets ball out the glove early. Smaller stride. Level shoulders. Still head. Lower half works in-line. Shorter AA. Average arm speed. Consistent 3/4 slot. FB worked 69-71 with a straighter movement profile but high % in-zone. CB at 62-63 showed cutter like shape still getting positive IVB and getting about 5 inches of sweep. CH at 66-67 showed straight change shape relying on velo differential.
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP Good baseball players that really understands multiple positions.
Body: 6-0, 158-pounds. Durable build with room for more strength/mass.
Hit: RHH. Upright with active hands just above the shoulder; high lef lift trigger initiates swing. Active hands settle just below shoulder before getting barrel on plane through path. Has above average hand speed for age group. 66.1 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 278' max distance. Flashes some line drive/pop to the pull side with an ability to hit the ball on a line the other way. As frame grows, power will as well.
Arm: RH. INF-65 mph. Arm is accurate and quick and shows the ability to make throws from multiple angles.
Defense: Stays behind the ball well with quick feet; Gathers out front well with quick/clean exchanges.
ATH: 8.03 runner in the 60. 1.96 and 4.43 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Physical: 5-10, 140 pounds; Medium frame. Lean build. Flashes of athleticism throughout workout. 7.67 60yd-dash.
Offensively: RHH. Taller stance with higher set hands that are pre-loaded back. Subtle toe-tap trigger. Hands drop slightly with forward move maintaining separation. Consistent out front contact point for a more pullside approach.. Uphill bat path. Back shoulder/elbow works under. More FBs than LDs/GBs during round. Slight drift into contact at times.
Defensively: INF - 68 MPH. Fundamental actions. Light feet that get him to his spots. Works into solid posture. Soft hands that field it smooth/clean. Quality glove-to-hand. Works quick to release with accuracy. Shorter AA. Average arm strength for level.
Pitching: Quick/uptempo delivery. Repeats well. Exclusive from the stretch. Initiates drift early during chest high knee lift. Gets ball out the glove early. Smaller stride. Level shoulders. Still head. Lower half works in-line. Shorter AA. Average arm speed. Consistent 3/4 slot. FB worked 69-71 with a straighter movement profile but high % in-zone. CB at 62-63 showed cutter like shape still getting positive IVB and getting about 5 inches of sweep. CH at 66-67 showed straight change shape relying on velo differential.