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
Blake Barker: OF/LHP, (2021) Chardon High School, OH. 6-foot-2, 210-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's 103 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. From the outfield, he showed plus arm strength by making throws to the infield at velocities up to 88 mph;showed athletic feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. In the 30-yard dash, he clocked a time of 3.72 30 yard dash. On the mound, changeup (74-78 mph), slider (73-75 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 81-85 mph.
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Blake Barker: OF/LHP, (2021) Chardon High School, OH. 6-foot-2, 210-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's 103 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. From the outfield, he showed plus arm strength by making throws to the infield at velocities up to 88 mph;showed athletic feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. In the 30-yard dash, he clocked a time of 3.72 30 yard dash. On the mound, changeup (74-78 mph), slider (73-75 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 81-85 mph.