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
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.
Nolan Ertel: RHP/3B, (2025) Ross, OH. 5-foot-10, 200-pound. (67.6 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Has quick bat speed, level swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 79 mph; has a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, had a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1993; Avg 1872). Throws a 11/5 curveball that has some action. (Max spin 1752; Avg 1687).
6/07/22
RHP/3B, (2025) Ross, OH. 5-foot-7, 178-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 74-76 mph. Showed slight running action.. Threw a 11/5 curveball (62-63) with slurvey action.. His changeup (68-68) showed slight fading action.
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Nolan Ertel: RHP/3B, (2025) Ross, OH. 5-foot-10, 200-pound. (67.6 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Has quick bat speed, level swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 79 mph; has a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, had a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1993; Avg 1872). Throws a 11/5 curveball that has some action. (Max spin 1752; Avg 1687).
RHP/3B, (2025) Ross, OH. 5-foot-7, 178-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 74-76 mph. Showed slight running action.. Threw a 11/5 curveball (62-63) with slurvey action.. His changeup (68-68) showed slight fading action.