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
Evan Proper: RHP/3B, (2022) Walled Lake Western, MI. 6-foot-5, 195-pound. On the mound, used an over-the-top arm angle and a long arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Balance is tall point with in line shoulders in his delivery. Lands square. Threw his fastball 81-84 mph and topped out at 85 mph; has a heavy fastball that shows consistent command and running action. Threw a 11/5 curveball (72-74) that showed some command and sweeping action. His changeup (76-0) shows fading action and consistent command.
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Evan Proper: RHP/3B, (2022) Walled Lake Western, MI. 6-foot-5, 195-pound. On the mound, used an over-the-top arm angle and a long arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Balance is tall point with in line shoulders in his delivery. Lands square. Threw his fastball 81-84 mph and topped out at 85 mph; has a heavy fastball that shows consistent command and running action. Threw a 11/5 curveball (72-74) that showed some command and sweeping action. His changeup (76-0) shows fading action and consistent command.