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.
Judson Funderburk, Calvary Baptist Academy (LA), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Athletic. Delivery: Worked exclusively out of the stretch, high leg lift, loads into back hip, gets over front side and finishes on-line to his target. Arm Action: RH. Compact and clean with a high 3/4 slot. FB: Arm-side sink & some run, commands well to both sides. CB: "11-5" with sharp/tight break, can land for strikes and bury with two strikes. CH: Fades it and keeps same arm speed as FB.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Athletic.
Delivery: Worked exclusively out of the stretch, high leg lift, loads into back hip, gets over front side and finishes on-line to his target.
Arm Action: RH. Compact and clean with a high 3/4 slot.
FB: Arm-side sink & some run, commands well to both sides.
CB: "11-5" with sharp/tight break, can land for strikes and bury with two strikes.
CH: Fades it and keeps same arm speed as FB.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Athletic.
Hit: LHH
Arm: RH.