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
Farinelli found himself in a pitcher’s duel on Thursday, and held his own against tough competition. The right-hander pitched five quality innings in his start, punching out seven batters on the day to keep his team within striking distance. The fastball sat 83-86 mph with life, generating swings and misses throughout. He followed up that pitch with a cutter-slider combination, keeping hitters off balance with a competitive three-pitch arsenal.
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Farinelli found himself in a pitcher’s duel on Thursday, and held his own against tough competition. The right-hander pitched five quality innings in his start, punching out seven batters on the day to keep his team within striking distance. The fastball sat 83-86 mph with life, generating swings and misses throughout. He followed up that pitch with a cutter-slider combination, keeping hitters off balance with a competitive three-pitch arsenal.