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
Christian Mathison: RHP/3B, (2024) Milford, MI. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Capable on the mound, showing some arm speed he had an over-the-top arm angle and a short arm action. Tall-and-fall tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses decent effort. Balance point is tall with uphill even shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with recoil falling off finish. (Max spin 2123; Avg 2016).
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Christian Mathison: RHP/3B, (2024) Milford, MI. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Capable on the mound, showing some arm speed he had an over-the-top arm angle and a short arm action. Tall-and-fall tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses decent effort. Balance point is tall with uphill even shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with recoil falling off finish. (Max spin 2123; Avg 2016).