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
Josh Denton: LHP/1B, (2022) Goodrich, MI. 6-foot-3, 173-pound. On the mound, sat with his fastball at 75-78 mph with a max of 79 mph. Curveball (65-67 mph), changeup (66-67 mph).
Scout Evaluation
Josh Denton, Goodrich, 2022, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 173-pound.
FB: T79. 75-78 mph. (Max spin 2144; Avg 1819).
CB: 65-67 mph. (Max spin 1580; Avg 1477).
CH: 66-67 mph.
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Josh Denton: LHP/1B, (2022) Goodrich, MI. 6-foot-3, 173-pound. On the mound, sat with his fastball at 75-78 mph with a max of 79 mph. Curveball (65-67 mph), changeup (66-67 mph).
Scout Evaluation
Josh Denton, Goodrich, 2022, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 173-pound.
FB: T79. 75-78 mph. (Max spin 2144; Avg 1819).
CB: 65-67 mph. (Max spin 1580; Avg 1477).
CH: 66-67 mph.