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
Nicholas Petro: SS/RHP, (2024) Sandy Valley, OH. 6-foot-3, 185-pound. (74.6 mph bat speed average). (22.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was flashed present, had a level swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 86 mph; had soft hands, quick footwork, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.04. On the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2237; Avg 2168). Shows late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2055; Avg 2023).
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Nick Petro: SS/2B, (2024) Sandy Valley Local, OH. 6-foot-2, 160-pound. During batting practice, Petro recorded an exit velocity of 84 mph. (64.2 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced tall stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, has an upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 77 mph; has a clean exchange, quick feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action.
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Nicholas Petro: SS/RHP, (2024) Sandy Valley, OH. 6-foot-3, 185-pound. (74.6 mph bat speed average). (22.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was flashed present, had a level swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 86 mph; had soft hands, quick footwork, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.04. On the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2237; Avg 2168). Shows late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2055; Avg 2023).
Nick Petro: SS/2B, (2024) Sandy Valley Local, OH. 6-foot-2, 160-pound. During batting practice, Petro recorded an exit velocity of 84 mph. (64.2 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced tall stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, has an upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 77 mph; has a clean exchange, quick feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action.