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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Brady Burden: RHP/OF, (2027) Wapakoneta, OH. 5-foot-10, 135-pound. Athletic confident on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a consistent arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders with a strong balance point. Lands closed with recoil an athletic finish. (Max spin 1957; Avg 1808).
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Brady Burden: RHP/OF, (2027) Wapakoneta, OH. 5-foot-10, 135-pound. Athletic confident on the mound, showed quick arm speed with an over-the-top arm angle and a short arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. (Max spin 2014; Avg 1866).
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Brady Burden: RHP/OF, (2027) Wapakoneta, OH. 5-foot-10, 135-pound. Athletic confident on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a consistent arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders with a strong balance point. Lands closed with recoil an athletic finish. (Max spin 1957; Avg 1808).
Brady Burden: RHP/OF, (2027) Wapakoneta, OH. 5-foot-10, 135-pound. Athletic confident on the mound, showed quick arm speed with an over-the-top arm angle and a short arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. (Max spin 2014; Avg 1866).