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
Aidan Kraynak: RHP/1B, (2026) St. Ignatius, OH. 6-foot-5, 205-pound. Solid on the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point and even shoulders. Lands square. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1833; Avg 1678). Throws a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 1458; Avg 1458).
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Aidan Kraynak: RHP/1B, (2026) St. Ignatius, OH. 6-foot-4, 205-pound projectable athletic frame. Used a ¾ slot with a longer arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Confident on the mound, showed developing arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a longer arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Displays even shoulders with an tall balance point. Lands closed with recoil upright finish. (Max spin 1722; Avg 1584).
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Aidan Kraynak: RHP/1B, (2026) St. Ignatius, OH. 6-foot-5, 205-pound. Solid on the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point and even shoulders. Lands square. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1833; Avg 1678). Throws a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 1458; Avg 1458).
Aidan Kraynak: RHP/1B, (2026) St. Ignatius, OH. 6-foot-4, 205-pound projectable athletic frame. Used a ¾ slot with a longer arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Confident on the mound, showed developing arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a longer arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Displays even shoulders with an tall balance point. Lands closed with recoil upright finish. (Max spin 1722; Avg 1584).