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
Timothy Welsh: LHP/1B, (2021) Grand Blanc, MI. 6-foot, 170-pound. Athletic on the mound, where he showed quick arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Threw his fastball 77-79 mph; had control in the zone and cutting action. Throws a 2/8 curveball (64-67) with sweeping action and in the zone control.
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Timothy Welsh: LHP/1B, (2021) Grand Blanc, MI. 6-foot, 170-pound. Athletic on the mound, where he showed quick arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Threw his fastball 77-79 mph; had control in the zone and cutting action. Throws a 2/8 curveball (64-67) with sweeping action and in the zone control.