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
Carter McKoan: RHP/OF, (2024) Anchor Bay, MI. 5-foot-10, 158-pound. Smooth solid on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a consistent compact arm action with good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with even shoulders. Lands open with balanced an athletic finish. Throws a tight fastball with running action and arm side command. (Max spin 2028; Avg 1740). He shows glove side command and sweeping action on his tight curveball. (Max spin 1918; Avg 1727). Throws a tight changeup that shows down in the zone command and sinking action.
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Carter McKoan: RHP/OF, (2024) Anchor Bay, MI. 5-foot-10, 158-pound. Smooth solid on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a consistent compact arm action with good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with even shoulders. Lands open with balanced an athletic finish. Throws a tight fastball with running action and arm side command. (Max spin 2028; Avg 1740). He shows glove side command and sweeping action on his tight curveball. (Max spin 1918; Avg 1727). Throws a tight changeup that shows down in the zone command and sinking action.