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
Grant Grunenberg: C/RHP, (2025) Lakota West, OH. 6-foot-2, 185-pound. (65.5 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is efficient, shows a simple upward swing plane and high finish. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 74 mph; has sure hands, a natural transfer, and consistent feet. he produced a pop time of 2.01-2.16. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1977; Avg 1923). Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 1529; Avg 1529).
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Grant Grunenberg: C/RHP, (2025) Lakota West, OH. 6-foot-2, 185-pound. (65.5 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is efficient, shows a simple upward swing plane and high finish. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 74 mph; has sure hands, a natural transfer, and consistent feet. he produced a pop time of 2.01-2.16. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1977; Avg 1923). Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 1529; Avg 1529).