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
William 'Landen' Johnson-Turner: RHP/LHP, (2022) Saline High School, MI. 6-foot, 150-pound. Raw on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a longer arm action with developing arm speed. Showed a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Slider (61-64 mph). Sat with his fastball at 72-73 mph and topped out at 74 mph; has a command low in the zone that shows straight movement. (Max spin 1904; Avg 1836). He had gradual action on his curveball. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
William 'Landen' Johnson-Turner, Saline High School, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/LHP
Body: 6-foot, 150-pound.
Pitching: Raw. High ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, longer arm action. Consistent balance point, lands closed, a falling off finish.
FB: T74. 72-73 mph. (Max spin 1904; Avg 1836). Low in the zone accuracy, straight movement.
CB: Gradual action.
SL: 61-64 mph. (Max spin 1812; Avg 1747).
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William 'Landen' Johnson-Turner: RHP/LHP, (2022) Saline High School, MI. 6-foot, 150-pound. Raw on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a longer arm action with developing arm speed. Showed a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Slider (61-64 mph). Sat with his fastball at 72-73 mph and topped out at 74 mph; has a command low in the zone that shows straight movement. (Max spin 1904; Avg 1836). He had gradual action on his curveball. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
William 'Landen' Johnson-Turner, Saline High School, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/LHP
Body: 6-foot, 150-pound.
Pitching: Raw. High ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed, longer arm action. Consistent balance point, lands closed, a falling off finish.
FB: T74. 72-73 mph. (Max spin 1904; Avg 1836). Low in the zone accuracy, straight movement.
CB: Gradual action.
SL: 61-64 mph. (Max spin 1812; Avg 1747).