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.
Josh Mcintyre, Niles Senior (MI), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic build Delivery: Drop-and-drive type delivery. Moderate balance point with slight inward turn. Athletic move down the mound with in-line shoulders. Shoulders land square with an athletic and balanced finish. Arm Action: LH. Clean arm swing from an over-the-top slot. FB: T81, 80-81 mph. ASR, shows above average command. T2031, 2009 average rpm. CB: 69-71 mph. Short, tight T2334, 2272 average rpm. CH: 74-75 mph. Fading action, solid pitch. T2037, 1921 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic build
Delivery: Drop-and-drive type delivery. Moderate balance point with slight inward turn. Athletic move down the mound with in-line shoulders. Shoulders land square with an athletic and balanced finish.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm swing from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. ASR, shows above average command. T2031, 2009 average rpm.
CB: 69-71 mph. Short, tight T2334, 2272 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Fading action, solid pitch. T2037, 1921 average rpm.