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
Alexander Menth, Minneapolis South High (MN), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-5, 197-pounds. Delivery: Works from stretch, balanced start, knee drive up, slight drop to drive, leg swing down and lands open Arm Action: LH. Long arm swing, hand swing down and slightly behind, small sidewind action, high 3/4 slot FB: T86, 84-86 mph. T1930, 1826 average rpm. CB: 72-72 mph. T2196, 2110 average rpm. SL: 74-75 mph. T2143, 2079 average rpm. CH: 74-77 mph. T1593, 1472 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-5, 197-pounds.
Delivery: Works from stretch, balanced start, knee drive up, slight drop to drive, leg swing down and lands open
Arm Action: LH. Long arm swing, hand swing down and slightly behind, small sidewind action, high 3/4 slot
FB: T86, 84-86 mph. T1930, 1826 average rpm.
CB: 72-72 mph. T2196, 2110 average rpm.
SL: 74-75 mph. T2143, 2079 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. T1593, 1472 average rpm.