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.
LHP Jason Gumiela (St. Patrick, 2025) catches the eye immediately thanks to his 6-foot-4, 180-pound frame, and he put together one of the more impressive ‘pens on the day. The southpaw has a simple delivery into a high front side, working into a tall balance point before moving into a slightly closed landing. He has a long draw out of the glove into a short, over-the-top release. Gumiela worked his fastball in the 84-85 mph range, playing with some vertical carry and life through the zone. He showed developing feel in his 1/7 curveball, but there’s big-breaking depth, 69-71 mph. His final offering was a firm changeup with developing feel, 76-79 mph.
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