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
Cooper Richardson, Desoto Central (MS), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Proportional, reliable frame, some strength in the lower half. Delivery: Primarily from the windup, hands work above head as he kicks. Arm Action: RH. Long arm that delivers from multiple slots. FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Located in the zone, mostly straight. T2167, 2023 average rpm. CB: 68-72 mph. 11-5 action, consistently in the zone. T1872, 1830 average rpm. SL: 70-78 mph. tunnels well off FB breaks late. T1908, 1805 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Proportional, reliable frame, some strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, hands work above head as he kicks.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm that delivers from multiple slots.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Located in the zone, mostly straight. T2167, 2023 average rpm.
CB: 68-72 mph. 11-5 action, consistently in the zone. T1872, 1830 average rpm.
SL: 70-78 mph. tunnels well off FB breaks late. T1908, 1805 average rpm.