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
Event: Future Games Tryout: NorCal Positional Profile: RHP Physical: 6-1, 185-pounds; Compact and physical Delivery: Rhythmic, low effort delivery. Slightly hunched back to start. Knee lift to the abdomen with a medium stride down the mound. Really lets the arm travel out front. Lives down in the zone. Arm Action: 3/4 release. Separates at the chest. Clean arm path. Gets good extension. FB: T88.9 mph, 85.6 - 88.1 mph range, 2068 avg spin; Attacked the zone repeatedly. Natural sink. SL: 72.4 - 74.0 mph, 2558 avg spin; Also had consistent command with the SL. Sweeping action. CH: 78.1 mph, 1433 avg spin; Delivery remains consistent.
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Event: Future Games Tryout: NorCal
Positional Profile: RHP
Physical: 6-1, 185-pounds; Compact and physical
Delivery: Rhythmic, low effort delivery. Slightly hunched back to start. Knee lift to the abdomen with a medium stride down the mound. Really lets the arm travel out front. Lives down in the zone.
Arm Action: 3/4 release. Separates at the chest. Clean arm path. Gets good extension.
FB: T88.9 mph, 85.6 - 88.1 mph range, 2068 avg spin; Attacked the zone repeatedly. Natural sink.
SL: 72.4 - 74.0 mph, 2558 avg spin; Also had consistent command with the SL. Sweeping action.
CH: 78.1 mph, 1433 avg spin; Delivery remains consistent.