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.
'25 RHP Garrett Groce (Danville) was a pop-up, uncommitted junior that showed well. An ultra-projectable frame (6-foot-3, 170 pounds) and a low-effort delivery stands out immediately, and Groce showed the ability to fill the zone with above average stuff. His fastball worked at 84-86, touching 87 mph, and he showed the ability to command it. Groce showed two usable breaking balls, a tighter, 76-77 mph slider, and a 72-74 mph curveball that plays with depth. To round out a starter's mix, Gross tossed a 77-78 mph straight change, thrown with fastball arm speed. There is still significant room in the frame to hold added strength, which should translate to louder velocities. Groce is an interesting uncommitted junior follow.
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