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
AJ Carpenter, Bethel (OK), 2026 Positional Profile: 1B/RHP * Body: 6-4, 230-pounds. Tall, sturdy build. Hit: RHH. Upright, feet shoulder width apart, hands at shoulder, bat angle 45 degrees, bat wiggle. Load with hands and backside, small leg kick and stride, active and connected top/lower half, short to the baseball, long through the zone. Power: Developing power with quality hands and the ability to lift the baseball. Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Shorter arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot. Defense: Prep step, deliberate feet, fluid transfer and release, firm hands, fields the ball out front, funnels to hip.
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Positional Profile: 1B/RHP *
Body: 6-4, 230-pounds. Tall, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Upright, feet shoulder width apart, hands at shoulder, bat angle 45 degrees, bat wiggle. Load with hands and backside, small leg kick and stride, active and connected top/lower half, short to the baseball, long through the zone.
Power: Developing power with quality hands and the ability to lift the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Shorter arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Prep step, deliberate feet, fluid transfer and release, firm hands, fields the ball out front, funnels to hip.