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.
Chris Yates: LHP/OF, (2026) CHCA, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound lanky build. Advanced on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a short quick arm action while showing good arm speed. Stretch only type pitcher and uses decent effort. Showed strong low balance point and even shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic recoil finish. (Max spin 1900; Avg 1806).
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Chris Yates: LHP/OF, (2026) CHCA, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound lanky build. Advanced on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a short quick arm action while showing good arm speed. Stretch only type pitcher and uses decent effort. Showed strong low balance point and even shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic recoil finish. (Max spin 1900; Avg 1806).