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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Florida recruit RHP Joshua Whritenour (A3 Academy, FL) impressed with two scoreless innings for the Braves. He overmatched the Mariners with a well-placed, late-hopping fastball up to 94 mph, a present average 80-82 curve and feel for a mid-80s slider. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound right-hander combines strong present stuff, high pitchability and some remaining projection.
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Florida recruit RHP Joshua Whritenour (A3 Academy, FL) impressed with two scoreless innings for the Braves. He overmatched the Mariners with a well-placed, late-hopping fastball up to 94 mph, a present average 80-82 curve and feel for a mid-80s slider. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound right-hander combines strong present stuff, high pitchability and some remaining projection.