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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Cristian Ptasienski, Manalapan (NJ), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/2B Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Wiry and athletic. Delivery: Works from a modified stretch setup. Tall with his feet even. Quick and up-tempo delivery. Hands stay up high throughout. Strong brace leg. Arm Action: RH. Long and clean AA, high 3/4. FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Armside run. T2360, 2240 average rpm. CB: 71-74 mph. Tight spin, late downer tilt. T2300, 2244 average rpm. CH: 77-77 mph. Significant depth. T2033, 1924 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Wiry and athletic.
Delivery: Works from a modified stretch setup. Tall with his feet even. Quick and up-tempo delivery. Hands stay up high throughout. Strong brace leg.
Arm Action: RH. Long and clean AA, high 3/4.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Armside run. T2360, 2240 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Tight spin, late downer tilt. T2300, 2244 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Significant depth. T2033, 1924 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Wiry and athletic.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.