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
Hunter Oborn: C/RHP, (2022) Colerain, OH. 6-foot-1, 205-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. Begins in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is above average, exhibits a flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 77 mph during throw downs. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 77 mph during throw downs; had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.97-2.04 pop time. On the mound, showed above average arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-80 mph. (Max spin 2117; Avg 1997). 11/5 sharp curveball (66-70). (Max spin 2017; Avg 2015). His changeup (67-68) has sinking fading action.
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Hunter Oborn: C/RHP, (2022) Colerain, OH. 6-foot-1, 205-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. Begins in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is above average, exhibits a flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 77 mph during throw downs. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 77 mph during throw downs; had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.97-2.04 pop time. On the mound, showed above average arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-80 mph. (Max spin 2117; Avg 1997). 11/5 sharp curveball (66-70). (Max spin 2017; Avg 2015). His changeup (67-68) has sinking fading action.