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.
Matthew McKinley, Jackson Prep (MS), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-9, 213-pounds. Delivery: Easy tempo, cuts off finish. Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action. FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Arm side run T1801, 1701 average rpm. CB: 63-66 mph. Good movement, still trying to get a feel for command. T1952, 1826 average rpm. SL: 68-68 mph. Good bite and feel. T1859, 1843 average rpm. CH: 70-71 mph. Showed good control. Good pitch for him. T1321, 1253 average rpm.
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Matthew McKinley, Jackson Prep (MS), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-9, 213-pounds. Hit: LHH Arm: LH.
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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: LHP/1B
Body: 5-9, 213-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo, cuts off finish.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Arm side run T1801, 1701 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. Good movement, still trying to get a feel for command. T1952, 1826 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. Good bite and feel. T1859, 1843 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Showed good control. Good pitch for him. T1321, 1253 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-9, 213-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Arm: LH.