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
Pitching: Solid. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, moderate arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: 77-82 T 84 mph. (Max spin 2016; Avg 1896). Some feel accuracy.
CB: 58-63 T 64 mph. (Max spin 1901; Avg 1819).
CH: 69-70 mph.
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Grant Olson, La Porte, 2023, IN
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pound.
Pitching: Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. Low ¾ arm angle, short arm action.
FB: T78. 72-75 mph. (Max spin 1989; Avg 1863). Arm side accuracy, tailing action.
Grant Olson, La Porte, 2023, IN
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 210-pound solid frame.
Arm: 73 mph infield velocity.
Pitching: Solid. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, moderate arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: 77-82 T 84 mph. (Max spin 2016; Avg 1896). Some feel accuracy.
CB: 58-63 T 64 mph. (Max spin 1901; Avg 1819).
CH: 69-70 mph.
Grant Olson, La Porte, 2023, IN
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pound.
Pitching: Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. Low ¾ arm angle, short arm action.
FB: T78. 72-75 mph. (Max spin 1989; Avg 1863). Arm side accuracy, tailing action.
CB: 66-67 mph. Some control, tight action. (Max spin 1828; Avg 1578).
CH: 67-70 mph. Low in the zone control, fading action.
SL: 64-65 mph. (Max spin 1810; Avg 1471).