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
Kyron Dixon: RHP/3B, (2022) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-2, 175-pound. Projectable on the mound, showed lightning arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Even shoulders and low balance point. Shows a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 80-82 mph; shows command in the zone and cutting action.
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Kyron Dixon: RHP/3B, (2022) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-2, 175-pound. Projectable on the mound, showed lightning arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Even shoulders and low balance point. Shows a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 80-82 mph; shows command in the zone and cutting action.