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
Dillon Belknap: 3B/2B, (2021) Keystone, OH. 6-foot-1, 185-pound projectable frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 90 mph. Began in a wide athletic stance with a smooth quick load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is average and uses a flat swing plane. Smooth in the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph; has smooth feet, soft hands, and a fluid exchange. Fielded the ball one hand with athletic movement laterally. Arm action was quick. On the mound, had a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle with good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-83 mph; shows arm side command and running action. Shows plus action on his 11/5 curveball (72-77). Had fading action and arm side control on his changeup (74-77). Ran a 4.30 30 yard dash.
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Dillon Belknap: 3B/2B, (2021) Keystone, OH. 6-foot-1, 185-pound projectable frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 90 mph. Began in a wide athletic stance with a smooth quick load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is average and uses a flat swing plane. Smooth in the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph; has smooth feet, soft hands, and a fluid exchange. Fielded the ball one hand with athletic movement laterally. Arm action was quick. On the mound, had a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle with good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-83 mph; shows arm side command and running action. Shows plus action on his 11/5 curveball (72-77). Had fading action and arm side control on his changeup (74-77). Ran a 4.30 30 yard dash.