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
LJ Green: C/RHP, (2025) Lakota West, OH. 6-foot-5, 205-pound. (67.2 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, had a loose long swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 73 mph; shows a natural transfer, consistent feet, and sure hands. had a pop time of 2.03-2.13. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Had a quick loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed some arm speed with a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1717; Avg 1565). Showed a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 1627; Avg 1617). His 10/4 slider showed late action. (Max spin 1624; Avg 1610).
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LJ Green: C/RHP, (2025) Lakota West, OH. 6-foot-5, 205-pound. (67.2 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, had a loose long swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 73 mph; shows a natural transfer, consistent feet, and sure hands. had a pop time of 2.03-2.13. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Had a quick loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed some arm speed with a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1717; Avg 1565). Showed a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 1627; Avg 1617). His 10/4 slider showed late action. (Max spin 1624; Avg 1610).