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
Fastball
Hop+
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
Noah Keller: LHP/OF, (2022) Goodrich, MI. 6-foot, 190-pound. Athletic on the mound, using a long arm action he showed good arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses high effort. Tall balance point with uphill shoulders. Shows a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 84-86 mph and topped out at 87 mph; had tilt and consistent control with straight movement. Shows gradual action and command around the zone on his 11/5 curveball (68-70). Had control low in the zone and fading action on his heavy changeup (76-78). Threw a flat slider that showed glove side control and sweeping action.
Scout Evaluation
Noah Keller, Goodrich, 2022, MI
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot, 190-pound .
Pitching: Athletic. Tall-and-fall delivery, high effort. ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders, a clean finish.
CB: 68-70 mph. Around the zone command, gradual action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 76-78 mph. Low in the zone command, fading action, heavy movement.
SL: Glove side control, sweeping action, flat movement.
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Noah Keller: LHP/OF, (2022) Goodrich, MI. 6-foot, 190-pound. Smooth on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action while showing good arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Displays even shoulders and athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 83-84 mph; has running action and very consistent command. His 2/8 curveball (68-73) had consistent control and sweeping action. His changeup (75-76) shows consistent control and swing and miss action.
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Noah Keller: LHP/OF, (2022) Goodrich, MI. 6-foot, 190-pound. Athletic on the mound, using a long arm action he showed good arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses high effort. Tall balance point with uphill shoulders. Shows a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 84-86 mph and topped out at 87 mph; had tilt and consistent control with straight movement. Shows gradual action and command around the zone on his 11/5 curveball (68-70). Had control low in the zone and fading action on his heavy changeup (76-78). Threw a flat slider that showed glove side control and sweeping action.
Scout Evaluation
Noah Keller, Goodrich, 2022, MI
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot, 190-pound .
Pitching: Athletic. Tall-and-fall delivery, high effort. ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: T87. 84-86 mph. (Max spin 2048; Avg 1993). Consistent accuracy, tilt, straight movement.
CB: 68-70 mph. Around the zone command, gradual action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 76-78 mph. Low in the zone command, fading action, heavy movement.
SL: Glove side control, sweeping action, flat movement.
Noah Keller: LHP/OF, (2022) Goodrich, MI. 6-foot, 190-pound. Smooth on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action while showing good arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Displays even shoulders and athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 83-84 mph; has running action and very consistent command. His 2/8 curveball (68-73) had consistent control and sweeping action. His changeup (75-76) shows consistent control and swing and miss action.