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.
RHP/2B, (2024) Westerville North, OH. 6-foot-1, 170-pound projectable proportional build. (59.7 mph bat speed average). (17.1 mph hand speed average). On the mound, showing good arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a short consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 78-81 mph; shows arm side control and running action. Had plus action on his 11/5 curveball (68-71). Shows plus action on his 11/5 slider (67-69).
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RHP/2B, (2024) Westerville North, OH. 6-foot-1, 170-pound projectable proportional build. (59.7 mph bat speed average). (17.1 mph hand speed average). On the mound, showing good arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a short consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 78-81 mph; shows arm side control and running action. Had plus action on his 11/5 curveball (68-71). Shows plus action on his 11/5 slider (67-69).