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.
Fastball
Hop+
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.
Brendan Gaska: RHP/3B, (2026) New Fairfield, CT. 195-pound projectable mature build. Projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. (67.7 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Setup includes a controlled load and a balanced wide stance. Bat speed was developing, showed a long loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 80 mph; shows developing consistent feet, a natural exchange, and developing soft hands. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Projectable on the mound, showed above average arm speed, also used a loose consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and showed some effort. Displays in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 80-81 mph; shows running sinking action and control arm side in the zone. (Max spin 2336; Avg 2265). Has sweeping action and glove side in the zone control on his curveball (67-68). (Max spin 2169; Avg 2133). Had arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action on his changeup (73-74).
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Brendan Gaska: RHP/3B, (2026) New Fairfield, CT. 195-pound projectable mature build. Projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. (67.7 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Setup includes a controlled load and a balanced wide stance. Bat speed was developing, showed a long loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 80 mph; shows developing consistent feet, a natural exchange, and developing soft hands. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Projectable on the mound, showed above average arm speed, also used a loose consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and showed some effort. Displays in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 80-81 mph; shows running sinking action and control arm side in the zone. (Max spin 2336; Avg 2265). Has sweeping action and glove side in the zone control on his curveball (67-68). (Max spin 2169; Avg 2133). Had arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action on his changeup (73-74).