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
Jake Brown, Mill Valley (KS), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-6, 170-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame. Room to add strength. Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery with some knee bend. Tall at balance point, shoulders stay level, closed toe landing. Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing from high 3/4 release. FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Four-seam type with some ASR, feel around the zone. T2076, 1864 average rpm. SL: 64-65 mph. Sweeping action, throws for strikes. T2121, 2104 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-6, 170-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame. Room to add strength.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery with some knee bend. Tall at balance point, shoulders stay level, closed toe landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing from high 3/4 release.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Four-seam type with some ASR, feel around the zone. T2076, 1864 average rpm.
SL: 64-65 mph. Sweeping action, throws for strikes. T2121, 2104 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-6, 170-pounds. Lean, high-waisted frame. Room to add strength.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.