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.
Tate Geer: LHP/1B, (2023) Revere, OH. 6-foot-2, 205-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed with a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Lands hard with a falling off finish. Curveball (62-64 mph), changeup (62-63 mph).Sat with his fastball at 70-75 mph.
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Tate Geer: LHP/1B, (2023) Revere, OH. 6-foot-2, 205-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed with a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Lands hard with a falling off finish. Curveball (62-64 mph), changeup (62-63 mph).Sat with his fastball at 70-75 mph.