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.
Niko Mastakouras: LHP/OF, (2024) Groton Dunstable Regional, MA. 5-foot-10, 185-pound solid build. (60.5 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Athletic and projectable on the mound, had a quick consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Displays in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 84-85 mph; has running sinking action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2435; Avg 2182). Had glove side around the zone command and sweeping action on his curveball (67-68). (Max spin 2164; Avg 2035).
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Niko Mastakouras: LHP/OF, (2024) Groton Dunstable Regional, MA. 5-foot-10, 185-pound solid build. (60.5 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Athletic and projectable on the mound, had a quick consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Displays in line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 84-85 mph; has running sinking action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2435; Avg 2182). Had glove side around the zone command and sweeping action on his curveball (67-68). (Max spin 2164; Avg 2035).