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.
Juan Llanes: SS/RHP, (2025) Southgate Anderson, MI. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. (70.7 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). In the infield, his position velocity was registered at 84 mph. Solid on the mound, had a long loose arm action and an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle with good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a clean balanced finish. (Max spin 2106; Avg 1997).
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Juan Llanes: SS/RHP, (2025) Southgate Anderson, MI. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. (70.7 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). In the infield, his position velocity was registered at 84 mph. Solid on the mound, had a long loose arm action and an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle with good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a clean balanced finish. (Max spin 2106; Avg 1997).