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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Trenton Murphy: RHP/RHP, (2024) Oak Hills, OH. RHP Commit, 6-foot-4, 165-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose long arm action with consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Showed slight running action. Had late action on his 10/4 slider.
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Trenton Murphy: RHP/RHP, (2024) Oak Hills, OH. RHP Commit, 6-foot-4, 165-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose long arm action with consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Showed slight running action. Had late action on his 10/4 slider.