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
6-foot-3 155-pounds, thin, long legs & arms, high waisted, limited strength, projectable body. Tall low effort delivery with limited leg use. Upright at foot plant, starting rotation early with some lateral truck angle. Throws with a short arm stroke with average arm speed from a ¾ arm slot, high release. FB worked 76-79mph with subtle cutting action with an average spin rate of 2020rpm. Mixed in a CH 65-66mph that also has some cut. Ahern has some upside on the hill, adding strength & intent to delivery.
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6-foot-3 155-pounds, thin, long legs & arms, high waisted, limited strength, projectable body. Tall low effort delivery with limited leg use. Upright at foot plant, starting rotation early with some lateral truck angle. Throws with a short arm stroke with average arm speed from a ¾ arm slot, high release. FB worked 76-79mph with subtle cutting action with an average spin rate of 2020rpm. Mixed in a CH 65-66mph that also has some cut. Ahern has some upside on the hill, adding strength & intent to delivery.