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.
Another impressive performance on the mound came from LHP Will Beckmann (Wichita Northwest, 2025). With plenty of projectability in a 6-foot-2, 165-pound frame, Beckmann pitched in the low-80s with his fastball with plenty more to come as he adds strength. Off of that he spun a sweeping curveball at 68-70 mph and turned over a changeup at 73-76 mph that flashed arm side fade at times.
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