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
Matty Helms: RHP, (2024) Badin, OH. 6-foot-3, 220-pound. Solid on the mound, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2323; Avg 2241). Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2260; Avg 2196).
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Matty Helms: RHP, (2024) Badin, OH. 6-foot-3, 220-pound. Solid on the mound, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2323; Avg 2241). Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2260; Avg 2196).