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.
Owen McCuan: OF/RHP, (2024) Clarkston, MI. 6-foot-3, 215-pound. (72.3 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a wide crouched stance with a controlled arm bar load, then uses a small leg kick controlled. He barreled up lots of balls with tons of loud contact. Athletic above average from the outfield, he showed plus arm strength by making throws to the infield at velocities up to 90 mph;had a quick fluid exchange, soft hands, and athletic footwork. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball to the side. Athletic projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a long consistent arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Balance point is tall with even shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2256; Avg 2053).
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Owen McCuan: OF/RHP, (2024) Clarkston, MI. 6-foot-3, 215-pound. (74.3 mph bat speed average). (23.0 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic narrow stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick controlled. Had a loose simple swing plane and above average bat speed. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic capable when throwing from the outfield, he showed off his strong arm with throws at velocities of 96 mph;had average rhythmic footwork, a twitchy exchange, and firm hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Athletic above average on the mound, showed good quick arm speed, he had a compact long arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses high effort. Has uphill even shoulder with an athletic strong balance point. Lands square and open with recoil falling off finish. (Max spin 2214; Avg 2129).
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Owen McCuan: OF/RHP, (2024) Clarkston, MI. 6-foot-3, 215-pound. (72.3 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a wide crouched stance with a controlled arm bar load, then uses a small leg kick controlled. He barreled up lots of balls with tons of loud contact. Athletic above average from the outfield, he showed plus arm strength by making throws to the infield at velocities up to 90 mph;had a quick fluid exchange, soft hands, and athletic footwork. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball to the side. Athletic projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a long consistent arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Balance point is tall with even shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2256; Avg 2053).
Owen McCuan: OF/RHP, (2024) Clarkston, MI. 6-foot-3, 215-pound. (74.3 mph bat speed average). (23.0 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic narrow stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick controlled. Had a loose simple swing plane and above average bat speed. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic capable when throwing from the outfield, he showed off his strong arm with throws at velocities of 96 mph;had average rhythmic footwork, a twitchy exchange, and firm hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Athletic above average on the mound, showed good quick arm speed, he had a compact long arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses high effort. Has uphill even shoulder with an athletic strong balance point. Lands square and open with recoil falling off finish. (Max spin 2214; Avg 2129).