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
Joshua Hebert, NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL (LA), 2025 Positional Profile: 1B/OF Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Physical. Hit: RHH. Narrow and upright stance, hangs with front foot during a modified leg kick load and stride. Gains a lot of ground forward and swings with a lot of intent, some length to the swing as he works his hands down to the ball and then slightly uphill through contact with a middle to pull-side approach. Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Short, 3/4 slot. Defense: Plays low to ground, moves around with athletic footwork and was pretty accurate with throws.
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Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Physical.
Hit: RHH. Narrow and upright stance, hangs with front foot during a modified leg kick load and stride. Gains a lot of ground forward and swings with a lot of intent, some length to the swing as he works his hands down to the ball and then slightly uphill through contact with a middle to pull-side approach.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Short, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to ground, moves around with athletic footwork and was pretty accurate with throws.