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.
Pitching: Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, quick arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, lands closed, upright finish.
Matthew Hebb, North County, 2023, MD
Position: RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pound lean build.
Pitching: Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, some arm speed, quick arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, lands closed, upright finish.
FB: T78. 72-78 mph. (Max spin 2071; Avg 1846). Slight running action.
CB: 66-69 mph. Slurvey action. (Max spin 2019; Avg 1846).
CH: 69-73 mph.
SL: (Max spin 1754; Avg 1754).