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
Paul Holiday, LaSalle, 2021, OH
Position: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pound proportional frame
Pitching: Confident. Feel delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands soft.
FB: T82. 81-82 mph. Low in the zone accuracy, cutting action.
CB: 67-69 mph. Sharp movement, around the zone control.
CH: 74-75 mph. Fading action.