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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
One of the best bullpens of the day belongs to Macdonald. The fastball has plenty of carry when up in the zone, topping out at 89.5 mph and sitting 85-87 mph. He also has the ability to spin both the fastball and the curveball, reaching 2579 rpm with the fastball and an impressive spin efficiency (97%). With the curveball, it has late downward bite in the 76-80 mph range reaching 2474 rpm. When paired well with the fastball, the curveball has the profile to be an effective swing & miss offering. The changeup, although still a developing offering, is a nice addition to the repertoire and comes in at 78-79 mph. Macdonald is a 2024 that should no longer be flying under the radar in BC.
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One of the best bullpens of the day belongs to Macdonald. The fastball has plenty of carry when up in the zone, topping out at 89.5 mph and sitting 85-87 mph. He also has the ability to spin both the fastball and the curveball, reaching 2579 rpm with the fastball and an impressive spin efficiency (97%). With the curveball, it has late downward bite in the 76-80 mph range reaching 2474 rpm. When paired well with the fastball, the curveball has the profile to be an effective swing & miss offering. The changeup, although still a developing offering, is a nice addition to the repertoire and comes in at 78-79 mph. Macdonald is a 2024 that should no longer be flying under the radar in BC.