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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Vincent Roach: RHP/3B, (2025) Walled Lake Western, MI. 6-foot-1, 165-pound. Capable solid on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a quick moderate arm action with a high ¾ an over-the-top arm angle. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance point is tall with even shoulders during delivery. Lands square with upright finish. (Max spin 1998; Avg 1861).
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Vincent Roach: RHP/1B, (2025) WALLED LAKE WESTERN, MI. 6-foot, 160-pound. Solid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a loose short arm action while showing good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square and open with recoil finish. (Max spin 2074; Avg 1929).
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Vincent Roach: RHP/3B, (2025) Walled Lake Western, MI. 6-foot-1, 165-pound. Capable solid on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a quick moderate arm action with a high ¾ an over-the-top arm angle. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance point is tall with even shoulders during delivery. Lands square with upright finish. (Max spin 1998; Avg 1861).
Vincent Roach: RHP/1B, (2025) WALLED LAKE WESTERN, MI. 6-foot, 160-pound. Solid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a loose short arm action while showing good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square and open with recoil finish. (Max spin 2074; Avg 1929).