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
Bryce Calkins: RHP/3B, (2024) Wayland Union, MI. 6-foot-3, 225-pound. Athletic above average on the mound, used a short quick arm action and a high ¾ ¾ arm angle while showing quick good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed athletic strong balance point with even shoulders. Lands square and open with upright recoil finish. (Max spin 2062; Avg 1987).
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Bryce Calkins: RHP/3B, (2024) Wayland Union, MI. 6-foot-3, 225-pound. Athletic above average on the mound, used a short quick arm action and a high ¾ ¾ arm angle while showing quick good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed athletic strong balance point with even shoulders. Lands square and open with upright recoil finish. (Max spin 2062; Avg 1987).