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
3/10/13 - 5-foot-9, 115-pound two way player. On the mound, arm works with length, high ¾ arm action. Fastball has slight sink, showed control, feel, 63-65 mph. Changeup has occasional sink, 56-61 mph, erratic velocity. Defensively arm plays at 63 mph across the diamond. Hits from a balanced stance, stride opens early. Shows some bat speed, 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
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3/10/13 - 5-foot-9, 115-pound two way player. On the mound, arm works with length, high ¾ arm action. Fastball has slight sink, showed control, feel, 63-65 mph. Changeup has occasional sink, 56-61 mph, erratic velocity. Defensively arm plays at 63 mph across the diamond. Hits from a balanced stance, stride opens early. Shows some bat speed, 70 mph exit velocity from the tee.