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.
Josh McCormick, Franklin Central, 2022, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-5, 155-pound projectable frame
Speed: 7.84
Pitching: Tall-and-fall delivery. ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders.
FB: T81. 79-80 mph. Around the zone accuracy.
CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 movement.
CH: 74-76 mph. Cutting action, glove side control.