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
Jack Rhoades: RHP/OF, (2026) Findlay, OH. 6-foot-5, 197-pound projectable build. Advanced on the mound, showed good consistent arm speed, he had a moderate clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and uses some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with downhill shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 2447; Avg 2315).
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Jack Rhoades: RHP/OF, (2026) Findlay, OH. 6-foot-5, 197-pound projectable build. Advanced on the mound, showed good consistent arm speed, he had a moderate clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and uses some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with downhill shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 2447; Avg 2315).