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.
Graham Gavin: RHP, (2025) Beverly, MA. 6-foot-1, 180-pound athletic projectable frame. On the mound, Threw his fastball 82-83 mph; had arm side control and running sinking action. (Max spin 2317; Avg 2253). Threw a sharp curveball (72-73) with glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2338; Avg 2338). Has slurvey action and glove side control on his cutter (76-78). The velocity and secondary stuff will grow as he matures in age.
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Graham Gavin: RHP/2B, (2025) Beverly, MA. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent loose arm action while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 79-80 mph; showed running sinking action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2120; Avg 1936). His sharp curveball (72-75) showed glove side around the zone control and slurvey action. (Max spin 2077; Avg 1985). His best days are in front of him.
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Graham Gavin: RHP, (2025) Beverly, MA. 6-foot-1, 180-pound athletic projectable frame. On the mound, Threw his fastball 82-83 mph; had arm side control and running sinking action. (Max spin 2317; Avg 2253). Threw a sharp curveball (72-73) with glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 2338; Avg 2338). Has slurvey action and glove side control on his cutter (76-78). The velocity and secondary stuff will grow as he matures in age.
Graham Gavin: RHP/2B, (2025) Beverly, MA. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent loose arm action while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 79-80 mph; showed running sinking action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2120; Avg 1936). His sharp curveball (72-75) showed glove side around the zone control and slurvey action. (Max spin 2077; Avg 1985). His best days are in front of him.