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
Braden Richey, Seymour (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Proportional build Delivery: Controlled pace to the top of an athletic lift, shoulders work in-line as he uses a shorter stride down the slope. Lands square, shows moderate intent, finishes with balance. Velo in the tank, good uncommittted JR follow Arm Action: RH. Quick, clean arm action - releases from high 3/4 slot FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Some carry w/ arm side life - shows fastball feel T2160, 2060 average rpm. SL: 70-72 mph. Sweeping action, flashes tight T2093, 2063 average rpm. CH: 75-76 mph. Shows some arm-side fade, abv-avg feel T1411, 1315 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Proportional build
Delivery: Controlled pace to the top of an athletic lift, shoulders work in-line as he uses a shorter stride down the slope. Lands square, shows moderate intent, finishes with balance. Velo in the tank, good uncommittted JR follow
Arm Action: RH. Quick, clean arm action - releases from high 3/4 slot
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Some carry w/ arm side life - shows fastball feel T2160, 2060 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Sweeping action, flashes tight T2093, 2063 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Shows some arm-side fade, abv-avg feel T1411, 1315 average rpm.