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.
Sinker
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.
Sinker
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Dayton Hicks, Sulphur (LA), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Long and lean. Delivery: Starts on 1B side of rubber and stays there, smooth and repeatable delivery. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm stroke with a 3/4-lower 3/4 release. FB: T79, 79-79 mph. Arm-side sink and run, cna land to both sides of the plate. T1997, 1983 average rpm. SL: 68-69 mph. Short/tight lateral break, can land for K's and swing & miss. T2274, 2199 average rpm. CH: 72-74 mph. Kills spin with some late sink. T1828, 1715 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Long and lean.
Delivery: Starts on 1B side of rubber and stays there, smooth and repeatable delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm stroke with a 3/4-lower 3/4 release.
FB: T79, 79-79 mph. Arm-side sink and run, cna land to both sides of the plate. T1997, 1983 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Short/tight lateral break, can land for K's and swing & miss. T2274, 2199 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Kills spin with some late sink. T1828, 1715 average rpm.