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.
Rolando Castillo, Mater Lakes Academy (FL), 2024 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Tall frame. Room to develop physically. Delivery: Compact delivery. Arm Action: LH. 3/4 arm slot. FB: T78, 72-77 mph. Arm side run with some sinking action. T2039, 1722 average rpm. SL: 66-70 mph. Developing SL. T1980, 1882 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Tall frame. Room to develop physically.
Delivery: Compact delivery.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T78, 72-77 mph. Arm side run with some sinking action. T2039, 1722 average rpm.
SL: 66-70 mph. Developing SL. T1980, 1882 average rpm.