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
Trieg Matthews: LHP/LHP, (2025) Bishop Fenwick, OH. 6-foot-3, 165-pound. Solid on the mound, had a loose longer arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2312; Avg 2196). Throws a 2/8 slider that has late tight action. (Max spin 2335; Avg 2155).
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Trieg Matthews: LHP/LHP, (2025) Bishop Fenwick, OH. 6-foot-3, 160-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. He has downhill shoulders with a tall balance point. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2120; Avg 2055). Threw a 1/7 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2031; Avg 1998).
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Trieg Matthews: LHP/LHP, (2025) Bishop Fenwick, OH. 6-foot-3, 165-pound. Solid on the mound, had a loose longer arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2312; Avg 2196). Throws a 2/8 slider that has late tight action. (Max spin 2335; Avg 2155).
Trieg Matthews: LHP/LHP, (2025) Bishop Fenwick, OH. 6-foot-3, 160-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. He has downhill shoulders with a tall balance point. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2120; Avg 2055). Threw a 1/7 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2031; Avg 1998).