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
Donovan Heugh: LHP/1B, (2024) Dakota, MI. 5-foot-11, 175-pound. (73.3 mph bat speed average). (19.9 mph hand speed average). Began in an open athletic stance with a quick high load, then used a leg kick closed. Had a short level swing plane, explosive flashed bat speed and high finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. Smooth solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 78 mph; has a clean natural exchange, soft hands, and athletic feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Smooth athletic on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a compact consistent arm action with good consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses high effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Shows control in the zone and running action with tight movement. (Max spin 2215; Avg 2059). Throws a 11/5 tight curveball that has slurvey action and down in the zone control. (Max spin ; Avg ).
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Donovan Heugh: LHP/1B, (2024) Dakota, MI. 5-foot-11, 175-pound. (73.3 mph bat speed average). (19.9 mph hand speed average). Began in an open athletic stance with a quick high load, then used a leg kick closed. Had a short level swing plane, explosive flashed bat speed and high finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. Smooth solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 78 mph; has a clean natural exchange, soft hands, and athletic feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Smooth athletic on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a compact consistent arm action with good consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses high effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Shows control in the zone and running action with tight movement. (Max spin 2215; Avg 2059). Throws a 11/5 tight curveball that has slurvey action and down in the zone control. (Max spin ; Avg ).