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
High projection, 6-foot-2, 185-pound righty. Loose arm with good arm speed out front. Ball jumps to plate. Fastball sat 88-90 with an average of 17.1-inch IVB and 2,158 spin rate. Missed up in the zone often. Secondary offerings were a work-in-progress with a 79 mph slider and 77 mph straight changeup.
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High projection, 6-foot-2, 185-pound righty. Loose arm with good arm speed out front. Ball jumps to plate. Fastball sat 88-90 with an average of 17.1-inch IVB and 2,158 spin rate. Missed up in the zone often. Secondary offerings were a work-in-progress with a 79 mph slider and 77 mph straight changeup.