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
Nolen Vertz: RHP/OF, (2023) Lawrenceburg, IN. 6-foot-6, 210-pound. Obvious upside here. Frame has a ton of projection left and he was able to show present quality stuff with obviously more in the tank. Threw his fastball 81-84 mph with a max of 84 mph with late life. Curveball (66-68 mph) showed good depth with 11/5 shape and should continue to sharpen up as velocity increases..
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Nolen Vertz: RHP/OF, (2023) Lawrenceburg, IN. 6-foot-6, 210-pound. Obvious upside here. Frame has a ton of projection left and he was able to show present quality stuff with obviously more in the tank. Threw his fastball 81-84 mph with a max of 84 mph with late life. Curveball (66-68 mph) showed good depth with 11/5 shape and should continue to sharpen up as velocity increases..