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.
Fastball
Hop+
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
Andrew Mahoney: LHP/1B, (2026) Detroit Catholic Central, MI. 6-foot-2, 190-pound. Projectable on the mound, showed good arm speed, also used a ¾ arm angle with a short quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2009; Avg 1855).
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Andrew Mahoney: LHP/1B, (2026) Detroit Catholic Central, MI. 6-foot-2, 190-pound. Projectable on the mound, showed good arm speed, also used a ¾ arm angle with a short quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2009; Avg 1855).