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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Kyle Kantola: LHP/OF, (2024) New Boston Huron, MI. 6-foot-1, 155-pound. Solid projectable on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a short consistent arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance is tall point with an even shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with upright finish. (Max spin 1718; Avg 1586).
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Kyle Kantola: LHP/OF, (2024) New Boston Huron, MI. 6-foot-1, 155-pound. Solid projectable on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a short consistent arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance is tall point with an even shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with upright finish. (Max spin 1718; Avg 1586).