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
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
Hayden Holmes: RHP/2B, (2025) Lakota West, OH. 5-foot-8, 145-pound. (59.7 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 79 mph; shows sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1956; Avg 1921). His 11/5 curveball had gradual action. (Max spin 1881; Avg 1811).
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Hayden Holmes: SS/RHP, (2025) Bishop Fenwick, OH. 5-foot-6, 143-pound athletic frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 81 mph. (62.46 mph bat speed average). (19.76 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide athletic stance with a quick controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, showed a level swing plane and level finish. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 74 mph; had sure developing hands, a clean exchange, and athletic developing footwork. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. On the mound, showing developing arm speed he used a quick loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed a tall balance point. Knuckle (55-59 mph). Threw his fastball 70-72 mph; has running action and arm side control. (Max spin 1770; Avg 1647).
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Hayden Holmes: RHP/2B, (2025) Lakota West, OH. 5-foot-8, 145-pound. (59.7 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 79 mph; shows sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1956; Avg 1921). His 11/5 curveball had gradual action. (Max spin 1881; Avg 1811).
Hayden Holmes: SS/RHP, (2025) Bishop Fenwick, OH. 5-foot-6, 143-pound athletic frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 81 mph. (62.46 mph bat speed average). (19.76 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide athletic stance with a quick controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, showed a level swing plane and level finish. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 74 mph; had sure developing hands, a clean exchange, and athletic developing footwork. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. On the mound, showing developing arm speed he used a quick loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed a tall balance point. Knuckle (55-59 mph). Threw his fastball 70-72 mph; has running action and arm side control. (Max spin 1770; Avg 1647).