Nearly 30 players made their way to Elk Grove and participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners, as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Baseball California staff.<\/p>\n
Today, we will take a further in-depth look at the top pitchers with the help of our tech partnerships, broken down by the categories below:<\/p>\n
FASTBALL SPIN RATE (AVG.)<\/p>\n Spin Rate: This metric calculates the rate of spin on the baseball as it leaves the pitcher\u2019s hand, measured in revolutions per minute (rpm). Historical data shows that high-spin fastballs lessen the impact of gravity, allowing for more \u2018rise\u2019 (or less fall, in other words) as it carries through the zone. Low-spin fastballs typically indicate the pitch has greater horizontal action, often making it tougher to square up, but generally easier to make contact with, leading to more ground balls, while high-spin fastballs show a correlation with swings and misses.<\/p>\n INDUCED VERTICAL BREAK (AVG.)<\/p>\n Induced Vertical Break: Used in short form as “IVB,” this metric is most important on fastballs for creating rise and on curveballs for creating depth \u2013 it can also have some use when measuring sliders and cutters as well. Sliders tend to be closer to zero inches while cutters are generally between 5 and 15 inches. Usually fastballs and curveballs with large IVB have higher spin efficiencies as well. Sliders generally have very little (closer to zero) IVB and very low spin efficiencies. You could also categorize IVB into spin rate as this is part of the \u201cuseful movement\u201d you\u2019re looking for. IVB is also a huge part of vertical approach angle.<\/p>\n HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT (AVG.)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PB_FreeProfile_711.jpg\")
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\nVELOCITY (MAX)<\/p>\n