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
Cohen West, Yorktown (IN), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Lanky, projectable build Delivery: Slow tempo, raw delivery with some effort. Drop-and-drive delivery down the mound. Shoulders open at landing, slight recoil finish. Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action from an over-the-top slot with some stab in the back. FB: Straight with AVG command. CB: Slurvey action. CH: Arm side fade.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 170-pounds. Lanky, projectable build
Delivery: Slow tempo, raw delivery with some effort. Drop-and-drive delivery down the mound. Shoulders open at landing, slight recoil finish.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action from an over-the-top slot with some stab in the back.
FB: Straight with AVG command.
CB: Slurvey action.
CH: Arm side fade.