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
NorCal State Games ID: At 6-foot-1 170-lbs, he looks the part for a rising senior who is still on the upward track of development. Quick arm, loose, able to generate a peak FB of 83 mph and a spin rate sniffing 2200 at its peak. Given more time and strength, there is no doubt a few more ticks on the gun that he will gain. Mid-60s CB with 2300+ spin is a good sign of the arm speed and life he's able to generate and a big decrease for the CHG spin (1579) off the fastball presents that pitch as one he can utilize down in the zone for ground ball outs.
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NorCal State Games ID: At 6-foot-1 170-lbs, he looks the part for a rising senior who is still on the upward track of development. Quick arm, loose, able to generate a peak FB of 83 mph and a spin rate sniffing 2200 at its peak. Given more time and strength, there is no doubt a few more ticks on the gun that he will gain. Mid-60s CB with 2300+ spin is a good sign of the arm speed and life he's able to generate and a big decrease for the CHG spin (1579) off the fastball presents that pitch as one he can utilize down in the zone for ground ball outs.