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
Aiden Whittaker, GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (GA), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Delivery: Hybrid delivery primarily. Simple movements after hands break Arm Action: RH. Lower 3/4 arm slot. FB: T88, 83-86 mph. Heavy FB that has good snk/asr T2245, 2116 average rpm. SL: 74-76 mph. Comes out looking FB but has late break T2327, 2120 average rpm. CH: 78-79 mph. Shows ability to throw it for strikes. On the higher spin side T1979, 1840 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery primarily. Simple movements after hands break
Arm Action: RH. Lower 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T88, 83-86 mph. Heavy FB that has good snk/asr T2245, 2116 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Comes out looking FB but has late break T2327, 2120 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Shows ability to throw it for strikes. On the higher spin side T1979, 1840 average rpm.