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.
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.
Cooper Lane, Jennings County High School, 2027, IN
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound sturdy frame.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Begins in a wide stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Flashed bat speed. Back foot finish, rotational swing. Pull side approach.
Pitching: Projectable. Stretch only delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, a clean balanced finish.
FB: T79 76-78 mph. (Max spin 1777; Avg 1556). Feel both sides of the plate accuracy.
Cooper Lane, Jennings County High School, 2027, IN
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pound sturdy frame.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Begins in a wide stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Flashed bat speed. Back foot finish, rotational swing. Pull side approach.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, developing footwork, natural exchange. Capable.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. 71 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.93 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable. Stretch only delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, a clean balanced finish.
FB: T79 76-78 mph. (Max spin 1777; Avg 1556). Feel both sides of the plate accuracy.
CB: 63-64 mph. Slurvey action. (Max spin 1328; Avg 1314).
SL: 65-66 mph. (Max spin 1627; Avg 1557).