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
Derrick Hand, East Coweta (GA), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Delivery: Smooth, controlled delivery. Drives off the back side into a strong front leg lock position. Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot. FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Staye in the zone. True spin. T1946, 1732 average rpm. CH: 72-73 mph. Worked it out of the same slot as the fastball. Downward action. T1769, 1611 average rpm. CUT: 73-73 mph.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Smooth, controlled delivery. Drives off the back side into a strong front leg lock position.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Staye in the zone. True spin. T1946, 1732 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Worked it out of the same slot as the fastball. Downward action. T1769, 1611 average rpm.
CUT: 73-73 mph.