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
Sean Parker: RHP/SS, (2024) Adrian, MI. 6-foot-1, 180-pound. Smooth solid on the mound, showed good arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle and a quick short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows high effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Has a tight fastball that shows command in the zone feel and cutting action. (Max spin 2255; Avg 2191). Showed tight action and down in the zone control on his 12/6 tight curveball. (Max spin 2548; Avg 2436). Threw a sharp changeup that showed down in the zone control and fading sinking action. Throws a sharp knuckleball that has in the zone control and late action.
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Sean Parker: RHP/SS, (2024) Adrian, MI. 6-foot-1, 180-pound. Smooth solid on the mound, showed good arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle and a quick short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows high effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Has a tight fastball that shows command in the zone feel and cutting action. (Max spin 2255; Avg 2191). Showed tight action and down in the zone control on his 12/6 tight curveball. (Max spin 2548; Avg 2436). Threw a sharp changeup that showed down in the zone control and fading sinking action. Throws a sharp knuckleball that has in the zone control and late action.