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
Dominic Petkus: RHP/1B, (2024) New Hampton, NH. 6-foot-6, 210-pound proportional physical frame. Raw projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. (71.2 mph bat speed average). (24.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. Bat speed is explosive, exhibits a level upward swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Pull side aggressive approach. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 75 mph; had average footwork, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Showed a ¾ slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. Clocked a time of 7.58 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a long loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort. Displays in line shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-83 mph; shows sinking action with heavy movement. (Max spin 1921; Avg 1747). Shows glove side control and swing and miss late action on his 2/8 slider (72-74). (Max spin 2098; Avg 1906).
Exit Velocity: 94 mph
Arm Velocity: 75 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.58
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Dominic Petkus: RHP/1B, (2024) New Hampton, NH. 6-foot-6, 210-pound proportional physical frame. Raw projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. (71.2 mph bat speed average). (24.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. Bat speed is explosive, exhibits a level upward swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Pull side aggressive approach. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 75 mph; had average footwork, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Showed a ¾ slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. Clocked a time of 7.58 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a long loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort. Displays in line shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-83 mph; shows sinking action with heavy movement. (Max spin 1921; Avg 1747). Shows glove side control and swing and miss late action on his 2/8 slider (72-74). (Max spin 2098; Avg 1906).
Exit Velocity: 94 mph
Arm Velocity: 75 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.58