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
Jacob Recker: RHP, (2022) Clare, MI. 6-foot-4, 195-pound. Confident on the mound, showed some arm speed, he had a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Changeup (71-73 mph). Sat with his fastball at 78-80 mph; had command low in the zone and cutting action. (Max spin 2110; Avg 1990). Throws his 11/5 curveball (67-68) with consistent command. (Max spin 1809; Avg 1802).
Scout Evaluation
Jacob Recker, Clare, 2022, MI
Position: RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 195-pound.
Pitching: Confident. drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. high ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, loose arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands soft, an athletic finish.
FB: T80. 78-80 mph. (Max spin 2110; Avg 1990). Low in the zone accuracy, cutting action.
Player Spotlight
Jacob Recker: RHP, (2022) Clare, MI. 6-foot-4, 195-pound. Confident on the mound, showed some arm speed, he had a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands soft with an athletic finish. Changeup (71-73 mph). Sat with his fastball at 78-80 mph; had command low in the zone and cutting action. (Max spin 2110; Avg 1990). Throws his 11/5 curveball (67-68) with consistent command. (Max spin 1809; Avg 1802).
Scout Evaluation
Jacob Recker, Clare, 2022, MI
Position: RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 195-pound.
Pitching: Confident. drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. high ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, loose arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands soft, an athletic finish.
FB: T80. 78-80 mph. (Max spin 2110; Avg 1990). Low in the zone accuracy, cutting action.
CB: 67-68 mph. Consistent control, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1809; Avg 1802).
CH: 71-73 mph.
SL: (Max spin 1911; Avg 1911).