Minor League Fastballs Showcase Highest Stuff+ Velocity, Movement in 2025

The Stuff+ metric, which evaluates pitch quality based on velocity, movement, extension, and release height, continues to be a vital tool in assessing pitcher performance in the minor leagues for 2025. Baseball America has used an advanced proprietary model to rank the top four-seam and two-seam fastballs, highlighting pitchers like Jacob Misiorowski and Brody Hopkins for their elite fastball qualities and major league success. In addition to fastballs, the analysis extends to breaking balls such as sliders and curveballs, excluding sweepers and cutters due to classification overlaps, to provide a comprehensive view of pitch effectiveness. These evaluations help identify pitchers with above-average stuff, aiding in the prediction of future major league impact. Meanwhile, in the major leagues, players like Aaron Judge and Ian Happ are being closely watched for their offensive potential in the ongoing Wild Card round, with Judge particularly poised to capitalize on favorable matchups against left-handed pitchers. These insights underscore the importance of both pitching and hitting metrics in baseball strategy and fantasy sports projections.