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
Evan Kortes: RHP, (2023) Westlake, OH. 6-foot-1, 190-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1878; Avg 1764). Had some action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 1747; Avg 1689). His 10/4 slider has late action. (Max spin 1817; Avg 1807).
10/03/20
Scouting Notes: A young RHP that works with a fluid, easy tempo. Compact arm that travels through a high-3/4 slot. Fastball has 16+inches of induced vertical break. Also showed a playable breaking ball. Expect more velocity as he matures physically. Fastball: 71-74mph.. Fastball Spin Rate: 1683-1990rpm. Breaking Ball: 67-69mph. Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1930-2050
7/22/20
Scouting Notes: Flows through his delivery with good tempo. Ball comes out with little effort. High-3/4 righty who shows signs of more velocity to come. Complements the fastball with a tight breaking ball with a slurvish shape. Fastball: 69-72mph. Fastball Spin Rate: 1497-1824 Breaking Ball: 65-66mph. Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1647-1711
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Evan Kortes: RHP, (2023) Westlake, OH. 6-foot-1, 190-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1878; Avg 1764). Had some action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 1747; Avg 1689). His 10/4 slider has late action. (Max spin 1817; Avg 1807).
Scouting Notes: A young RHP that works with a fluid, easy tempo. Compact arm that travels through a high-3/4 slot. Fastball has 16+inches of induced vertical break. Also showed a playable breaking ball. Expect more velocity as he matures physically.
Fastball: 71-74mph..
Fastball Spin Rate: 1683-1990rpm.
Breaking Ball: 67-69mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1930-2050
Scouting Notes: Flows through his delivery with good tempo. Ball comes out with little effort. High-3/4 righty who shows signs of more velocity to come. Complements the fastball with a tight breaking ball with a slurvish shape.
Fastball: 69-72mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1497-1824
Breaking Ball: 65-66mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1647-1711