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
Ladouceur is a 6-foot, 174 pound left-handed hitting corner infield prospect. He hits out of a wide, slightly open stance, with the hands set close to the body. A leg lift starts the swing and stacks the weight over the back leg. The bat enters the zone on a quick, flat plane producing a max exit velocity of 90 MPH during the batting practice.
Defensively, Ladouceur was 69 MPH on his throws from the infield. The feet move well, allowing him to get into a good fielding position. The hands are soft transitioning through the ground ball and into the throwing position. He creates a good line with his target and uses a long, loose arm-swing to work the ball across the diamond. He finishes through the play and keeps a good line with his target.
On the mound, Ladouceur uses simple steps and a big leg kick to get into his balance point. As he separates at the top, the arm gets stiff on the back side, creating a long, high arm-swing. Working down the mound, Ladouceur falls to the third base side, causing him to lose a few pitches high to the arm side. The fastball sits 68-70 MPH with some downward tilt. The breaking ball has a big arc and sits 56-58 MPH. Ladouceur also mixed in a change-up at 64-65 MPH with similar action to his fastball.
Exit Velocity- 90 mph
INF Velocity- 69 mph
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Ladouceur is a 6-foot, 174 pound left-handed hitting corner infield prospect. He hits out of a wide, slightly open stance, with the hands set close to the body. A leg lift starts the swing and stacks the weight over the back leg. The bat enters the zone on a quick, flat plane producing a max exit velocity of 90 MPH during the batting practice.
Defensively, Ladouceur was 69 MPH on his throws from the infield. The feet move well, allowing him to get into a good fielding position. The hands are soft transitioning through the ground ball and into the throwing position. He creates a good line with his target and uses a long, loose arm-swing to work the ball across the diamond. He finishes through the play and keeps a good line with his target.
On the mound, Ladouceur uses simple steps and a big leg kick to get into his balance point. As he separates at the top, the arm gets stiff on the back side, creating a long, high arm-swing. Working down the mound, Ladouceur falls to the third base side, causing him to lose a few pitches high to the arm side. The fastball sits 68-70 MPH with some downward tilt. The breaking ball has a big arc and sits 56-58 MPH. Ladouceur also mixed in a change-up at 64-65 MPH with similar action to his fastball.