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.
Ethan Lyke: LHP/1B, (2022) Evansville Central, IN. 6-foot, 150-pound. Athletic on the mound, showed a high arm angle. Feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Curveball (66-67 mph), slider (66-69 mph).Sat with his fastball at 77-79 mph with a max of 80 mph; has consistent command and running action. Showed some action and command on his changeup (70-71).
6/11/19
5-foot-11, 150-pound LHP. Crafty left-hander who has a short, flexible arm action; locates all pitches for strikes; can control pitches on both sides of the plate; 77-79 mph FB. Shows ability to keep hitters off balance with his off speed; 70-72 mph CB; works all over the plate; keeps runners at bay; shows confidence on the mound.
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Ethan Lyke: LHP/1B, (2022) Evansville Central, IN. 6-foot, 150-pound. Athletic on the mound, showed a high arm angle. Feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Curveball (66-67 mph), slider (66-69 mph).Sat with his fastball at 77-79 mph with a max of 80 mph; has consistent command and running action. Showed some action and command on his changeup (70-71).
5-foot-11, 150-pound LHP. Crafty left-hander who has a short, flexible arm action; locates all pitches for strikes; can control pitches on both sides of the plate; 77-79 mph FB. Shows ability to keep hitters off balance with his off speed; 70-72 mph CB; works all over the plate; keeps runners at bay; shows confidence on the mound.