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
Fastball
Hop+
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Connor Smith: RHP/OF, (2024) Springboro, OH. 6-foot-1, 190-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some quick arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed a strong balance point. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2163; Avg 2007). Throws a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 1982; Avg 1907).
2/19/23
Connor Smith: RHP/OF, (2024) Springboro, OH. 6-foot, 185-pound. Solid on the mound, used a quick arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Athletic balance point. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2299; Avg 2098). Threw a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2003; Avg 1990).
10/15/22
RHP/OF, (2024) Springboro, OH. 6-foot, 185-pound. On the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2287; Avg 2148). Threw a 10/4 slider with some late action. (Max spin 2264; Avg 2190).
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Connor Smith: RHP/OF, (2024) Springboro, OH. 6-foot-1, 190-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some quick arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed a strong balance point. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2163; Avg 2007). Throws a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 1982; Avg 1907).
Connor Smith: RHP/OF, (2024) Springboro, OH. 6-foot, 185-pound. Solid on the mound, used a quick arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Athletic balance point. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2299; Avg 2098). Threw a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2003; Avg 1990).
RHP/OF, (2024) Springboro, OH. 6-foot, 185-pound. On the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2287; Avg 2148). Threw a 10/4 slider with some late action. (Max spin 2264; Avg 2190).