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
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.
Lukas Phillip: 1B/RHP, (2024) Franklin, MA. Emerson College Commit, 6-foot, 192-pound. (68.7 mph bat speed average). (23.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 73 mph; has consistent feet, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2058; Avg 1936). Had late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 1989; Avg 1814).
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Lukas Phillip: 1B/RHP, (2024) Franklin, MA. Emerson College Commit, 6-foot, 192-pound. (68.7 mph bat speed average). (23.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 73 mph; has consistent feet, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2058; Avg 1936). Had late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 1989; Avg 1814).