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.
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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 Roach: 3B/RHP, (2026) Detroit Catholic Central, MI. 6-foot, 180-pound. (75.2 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a crouched active stance with a handsy active load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, and displayed a short swing plane. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 82 mph; showed sure hands, consistent feet, and a fluid clean exchange. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Athletic solid on the mound, used a short quick arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Tilt-and-topple drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses high effort. Balance point is tall with an even shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with recoil clean finish. (Max spin 2219; Avg 2060).
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Andrew Roach: 3B/RHP, (2026) Detroit Catholic Central, MI. 6-foot, 180-pound. (75.2 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a crouched active stance with a handsy active load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, and displayed a short swing plane. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 82 mph; showed sure hands, consistent feet, and a fluid clean exchange. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Athletic solid on the mound, used a short quick arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Tilt-and-topple drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses high effort. Balance point is tall with an even shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with recoil clean finish. (Max spin 2219; Avg 2060).