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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
Ralph Gianino, Eureka (MO), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-3, 215-pounds. Physical, projectable build. Strong lower half. Delivery: Quick tempo side-side delivery. Tall balance point, drives down the mound with his lower half. Lands slightly closed, working across his body. Arm Action: RH. Long 3/4 arm action. FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Arm-side run. T2177, 2135 average rpm. SL: 73-74 mph. 10/4 sweep action. Consistent strikes with some depth. T2406, 2281 average rpm. CH: 75-77 mph. Fade action low in the zone, thrown with FB arm speed. T1849, 1772 average rpm.
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds. Physical, projectable build. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Quick tempo side-side delivery. Tall balance point, drives down the mound with his lower half. Lands slightly closed, working across his body.
Arm Action: RH. Long 3/4 arm action.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Arm-side run. T2177, 2135 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. 10/4 sweep action. Consistent strikes with some depth. T2406, 2281 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Fade action low in the zone, thrown with FB arm speed. T1849, 1772 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 215-pounds. Physical, projectable build. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.