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
A 2025 RHP/SS out of AHP Academy, Paquette showed well on the mound with a good three pitch mix and a quick arm. His fastball sat 81-83 mph, showed the ability to locate it for strikes, and can spin it north of 2200 rpm. His changeup sits in the 75-77 mph range and has plenty of arm side run to it. The curveball sits 70-73 mph and has a sharp downward break with a spin rate at 2400+ RPM. With three velocity bands, Paquette will be a talent to watch on the mound this upcoming season as the stuff continues to develop.
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