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
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
McGrath had one of the better hitting performances at the Ray Carter Cup slashing .458/.480/1.063 collecting 11 hits with 3 doubles in the middle of the Newfoundland lineup. McGrath also got a start on the mound working 5 innings allowing 2 hits, 0 runs, 6 walks, and 2 strikeouts. One of the top two-way talents from the east coast, McGrath continues to impress on both sides of the ball.
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