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.
Jackson LaValley: RHP/OF, (2025) Westfield, MA. 6-foot, 155-pound. (62.7 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed was efficient, had a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 70 mph; had consistent footwork, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Solid recorded an outfield position velocity of 75 mph; showed a natural exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2216; Avg 2065). Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2004; Avg 1872).
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Jackson LaValley: RHP/OF, (2025) Westfield, MA. 5-foot-10, 150-pound lean athletic build. Projectable and athletic on the mound, showed a loose consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with developing consistent arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 69-70 mph; showed running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1962; Avg 1896). Throws a 11/5 curveball (61-62) that shows sweeping action and glove side control. (Max spin 1796; Avg 1735). His sharp changeup (63-64) showed arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action.
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Jackson LaValley: RHP/OF, (2025) Westfield, MA. 6-foot, 155-pound. (62.7 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed was efficient, had a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 70 mph; had consistent footwork, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Solid recorded an outfield position velocity of 75 mph; showed a natural exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2216; Avg 2065). Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2004; Avg 1872).
Jackson LaValley: RHP/OF, (2025) Westfield, MA. 5-foot-10, 150-pound lean athletic build. Projectable and athletic on the mound, showed a loose consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with developing consistent arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 69-70 mph; showed running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1962; Avg 1896). Throws a 11/5 curveball (61-62) that shows sweeping action and glove side control. (Max spin 1796; Avg 1735). His sharp changeup (63-64) showed arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action.