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.
Anders Nelson: RHP/3B, (2026) East Greenwich, RI. 6-foot, 158-pound athletic build. (63.0 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced strong stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Had a short simple swing plane, efficient bat speed and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive ground ball approach. Fluid confident while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 82 mph; has sure soft hands, consistent feet, and a quick exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were quick. Decent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action and uninterrupted slot. Advanced on the mound, used a short arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick consistent arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Displays even in line shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. (Max spin 2227; Avg 2065).
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Anders Nelson: RHP/3B, (2026) East Greenwich, RI. 6-foot, 158-pound athletic build. (63.0 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced strong stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Had a short simple swing plane, efficient bat speed and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive ground ball approach. Fluid confident while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 82 mph; has sure soft hands, consistent feet, and a quick exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were quick. Decent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action and uninterrupted slot. Advanced on the mound, used a short arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick consistent arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Displays even in line shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. (Max spin 2227; Avg 2065).