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
Parkland Scout Day: Strong bodied righty at 6-foot-2, 215 pounds. Clean arm action with full path to a 3/4 slot. Delivered his fastball up to 91, mostly 89-90 with some sink when down in zone. Pulls off his delivery, drops hand a bit and gets on the side of his slider for more lateral break at 79-83. Has feel for a change, but slowed arm a bit at 77-78 mph.
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Parkland Scout Day: Strong bodied righty at 6-foot-2, 215 pounds. Clean arm action with full path to a 3/4 slot. Delivered his fastball up to 91, mostly 89-90 with some sink when down in zone. Pulls off his delivery, drops hand a bit and gets on the side of his slider for more lateral break at 79-83. Has feel for a change, but slowed arm a bit at 77-78 mph.