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
Jackson Fossitt: LHP, (2027) Leslie, MI. 6-foot-2, 210-pound. (70.2 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a short controlled stride. Found a few barrels with some loud contact. Capable solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 82 mph; showed rhythmic consistent feet, sure consistent hands, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Athletic above average on the mound, showed good developing arm speed with a ¾ high ¾ arm angle and a loose short arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort. Displays even shoulders and an athletic tall balance point. Lands square and closed with recoil upright finish. (Max spin 2304; Avg 2145).
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Jackson Fossitt: LHP, (2027) Leslie, MI. 6-foot-2, 210-pound. (70.2 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a short controlled stride. Found a few barrels with some loud contact. Capable solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 82 mph; showed rhythmic consistent feet, sure consistent hands, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Athletic above average on the mound, showed good developing arm speed with a ¾ high ¾ arm angle and a loose short arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort. Displays even shoulders and an athletic tall balance point. Lands square and closed with recoil upright finish. (Max spin 2304; Avg 2145).