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.
Bruce Yawn, Statesboro (GA), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 6-1, 200-pounds. Delivery: Clean mechanics. Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. FB: Good sink action. Heavy swing and miss with late life, especially up in the zone. SL: Good spin, good feel down in the zone. CH: Strong diving action into RHH.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Clean mechanics.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: Good sink action. Heavy swing and miss with late life, especially up in the zone.
SL: Good spin, good feel down in the zone.
CH: Strong diving action into RHH.