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
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.
Eli Bridenthal, Mt. Vernon High School, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pound projectable frame
Pitching: Drop-and-drive delivery with effort. High 3/4 arm angle, quick arm speed, long/loose arm action.
FB: T87. 84-87 mph, arm side run. 2300 average spin.
SL: 74-77 mph. Showed feel, 10/4 shape, tight spin, average 2287 rpm.