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.
Chase Monnin: LHP/1B, (2025) Versailles High School, OH. 6-foot-1, 140-pound. In the infield, his best throw was registered at 70 mph. Confident athletic on the mound, used a loose long arm action with an over-the-top arm angle while showing developing arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has a tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 1922; Avg 1846).
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Chase Monnin: LHP/1B, (2025) Versailles High School, OH. 6-foot-1, 140-pound. In the infield, his best throw was registered at 70 mph. Confident athletic on the mound, used a loose long arm action with an over-the-top arm angle while showing developing arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has a tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 1922; Avg 1846).