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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
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
Conor O'Brien, Bishop Chatard, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/2B
Body: 6-foot-2, 140-pound slim.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, developing footwork, quick exchange. Raw.
Arm: 72 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.69 (60-yard).
Pitching: Solid. Easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, consistent arm action. Low balance point, downhill shoulders, a recoil finish.
FB: T79. 76-79 mph. (Max spin 1862; Avg 1799). Cutting action, consistent accuracy.
CB: 69-70 mph. Sweeping action, consistent control, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 1921; Avg 1794).
CH: 75-77 mph. Some action, arm side command.
Conor O'Brien, Bishop Chatard, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/2B
Body: 6-foot-2, 140-pound slim frame
Defense: Outfield, Soft hands, developing footwork, quick exchange. Raw.
Arm: 72 Outfield velocity. Loose arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.69
Pitching: Solid. Easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, consistent arm action. Low balance point, downhill shoulders, a recoil finish.
FB: T79. 76-79 mph. Cutting action, consistent accuracy.
CB: 69-70 mph. Sweeping action, consistent command, 11/5 shape
CH: 75-77 mph. Some action, arm side command.