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
Position Profile: LHP Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lanky build Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery. Quick leg kick w/ an inward turn. Controlled move down the slope w/ in-line shoulders. Lands square. Balanced and athletic finish. Arm Action: LH. FB: T81, 77-79 mph. Good command of a FB w/ ASR T1929, 1791 average rpm. CB: 64-65 mph. Feel for a Sweeping SLV T2535, 2522 average rpm. CH: 64-64 mph. Arm side fade T1397, 1397 average rpm.
9/24/22
Owen King, Saint Joe High School South Bend, 2025, IN
Position: LHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pound lanky frame.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, clean compact arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, an athletic balanced finish.
Position Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lanky build
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery. Quick leg kick w/ an inward turn. Controlled move down the slope w/ in-line shoulders. Lands square. Balanced and athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH.
FB: T81, 77-79 mph. Good command of a FB w/ ASR T1929, 1791 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Feel for a Sweeping SLV T2535, 2522 average rpm.
CH: 64-64 mph. Arm side fade T1397, 1397 average rpm.
Owen King, Saint Joe High School South Bend, 2025, IN
Position: LHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pound lanky frame.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, clean compact arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, an athletic balanced finish.
FB: 75-77 mph. (Max spin 1820; Avg 1766). Slight running action.
CB: 64-66 mph. Tight action, 1/7 sharp movement. (Max spin 2269; Avg 2256).