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.
Noah Flanagan, Norman (OK), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Tall and strong build with wide shoulders. Delivery: From the stretch glove side of the rubber, high leg kick, longer stride, glides down the mound, drives over a firm front side. Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot. FB: Stays on plane with light glove side cut. SL: 10/4 shape, some spin induced break. CH: Arm side fade and drop.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Tall and strong build with wide shoulders.
Delivery: From the stretch glove side of the rubber, high leg kick, longer stride, glides down the mound, drives over a firm front side.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: Stays on plane with light glove side cut.
SL: 10/4 shape, some spin induced break.
CH: Arm side fade and drop.