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
Kaden Williams, Belton (MO), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Strong frame. Delivery: Stretch only. Tall/fall type delivery. Tall at balance point with level shoulders, toe lands in line with target. Arm Action: RH. Quicker arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T75, 72-74 mph. Works well in the zone, some ASR with carry. T1924, 1633 average rpm. CB: 66-67 mph. 12/6 action. T1786, 1775 average rpm. CH: 67-69 mph. Limits spin. T1819, 1626 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Strong frame.
Delivery: Stretch only. Tall/fall type delivery. Tall at balance point with level shoulders, toe lands in line with target.
Arm Action: RH. Quicker arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T75, 72-74 mph. Works well in the zone, some ASR with carry. T1924, 1633 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. 12/6 action. T1786, 1775 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Limits spin. T1819, 1626 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Strong frame.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.