Eight sports. One shared language.
Open a sport to see common terminology, positions, and what college evaluators look for.
Baseball
Common terminology
- Exit velocity
- spin rate
- pop time
- home-to-first
- OPS
- ERA
- K/BB
- WHIP
- WAR-style value
- Pitch tunneling
- BABIP
Positions
P (RHP/LHP), C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF.
What evaluators look for
Velocity and movement for pitchers; bat speed and exit velocity for hitters; arm strength and 60-yard time; defensive actions; projectable frame; competitive makeup.
Softball
Common terminology
- Pitch speed and spin
- rise ball
- drop ball
- change-up
- slap hitting
- pop time
- exit velocity
- OBP
- ERA
- K per 7
Positions
P, C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF.
What evaluators look for
Pitch movement and command; bat speed and contact quality; run time to first; slapper skills; defensive range; composure in the circle.
Football
Common terminology
- 40-yard dash
- shuttle
- vertical
- broad jump
- bench reps
- film grade
- press coverage
- zone
- RPO
- gap integrity
Positions
QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, DL, EDGE, LB, CB, S, K/P, LS.
What evaluators look for
Size and length for position; speed and change of direction; film consistency; tackling or blocking technique; football IQ; multi-position ability.
Basketball
Common terminology
- Wingspan
- standing reach
- lane agility
- max vertical
- usage rate
- true shooting %
- assist/turnover
- pick-and-roll
- switchable
Positions
PG, SG, SF, PF, C, combo guard, stretch big.
What evaluators look for
Skill and shooting efficiency; decision making; length and athleticism; defensive versatility; motor; academic and character fit.
Soccer
Common terminology
- Yo-Yo test
- beep test
- sprint splits
- xG
- progressive passes
- pressing triggers
- high line
- build-out
Positions
GK, CB, FB/WB, DM, CM, AM, W, ST.
What evaluators look for
Technical quality under pressure; tactical understanding; speed and endurance; positional versatility; leadership and communication.
Volleyball
Common terminology
- Approach jump
- block jump
- hitting percentage
- kills per set
- serve receive rating
- dig percentage
- rotation
- 5-1 and 6-2 systems
Positions
OH, MB, OPP, S, L/DS.
What evaluators look for
Reach and jump; arm swing and shot selection; passing accuracy; serving pressure; court awareness; consistency.
Track & Field
Common terminology
- PR (personal record)
- wind-aided marks
- hand-timed vs electronic
- splits
- progression
- event group
- qualifying standard
Positions
Sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance, jumps, throws, pole vault, multi-events.
What evaluators look for
Marks from sanctioned meets; progression over seasons; age-adjusted improvement; event versatility; training age; injury history.
Wrestling
Common terminology
- Weight class
- folkstyle vs freestyle
- takedown rate
- escapes
- riding time
- near-fall points
- tournament placements
- weight-cut history
Positions
Weight classes (125, 133 ... 285), varsity lineup spot.
What evaluators look for
Tournament results; technical skill and positions; conditioning; weight-class projection; mental toughness; academic eligibility.