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
Will Case: RHP, (2022) North Huron, MI. 6-foot-4, 190-pound. Projectable on the mound, used a longer arm action and an over-the-top arm angle while showing good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Changeup (75-79 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 80-82 mph and topped out at 83 mph; has slight running action and consistent control. (Max spin 2125; Avg 1990). His 11/5 curveball (67-70) had late action. (Max spin 2030; Avg 1967).
Scout Evaluation
Will Case, North Huron, 2022, MI
Position: RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 190-pound.
Pitching: Projectable. Tilt-and-topple delivery. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, longer arm action. Lands closed, a falling off finish.
Player Spotlight
Will Case: RHP, (2022) North Huron, MI. 6-foot-4, 190-pound. Projectable on the mound, used a longer arm action and an over-the-top arm angle while showing good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Changeup (75-79 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 80-82 mph and topped out at 83 mph; has slight running action and consistent control. (Max spin 2125; Avg 1990). His 11/5 curveball (67-70) had late action. (Max spin 2030; Avg 1967).
Scout Evaluation
Will Case, North Huron, 2022, MI
Position: RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 190-pound.
Pitching: Projectable. Tilt-and-topple delivery. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, longer arm action. Lands closed, a falling off finish.
FB: T83. 80-82 mph. (Max spin 2125; Avg 1990). Consistent accuracy, slight running action.
CB: 67-70 mph. Late action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2030; Avg 1967).
CH: 75-79 mph.