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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
RHP, (2023) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 6-foot-6, 205-pound long athletic frame. Projectable on the mound, showed above average arm speed, he had a ¾ arm angle and a quick loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Has a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 85-87 mph; shows running action and arm side command. (Max spin 2066; Avg 1999). Had plus action on his 11/5 curveball (75-77). (Max spin 1745; Avg 1394). His changeup (80-81) had fading action and arm side control.
10/02/21
Jack Paulus: RHP, (2023) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 6-foot-6, 195-pound. Solid on the mound, showed quick consistent arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Downhill shoulders with a athletic balance point. Lands square with recoil finish. Sat with his fastball at 76-79 mph. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1964; Avg 1872). Threw a 11/5 curveball (67-70) with gradual action. (Max spin 1856; Avg 1761). He shows gradual action on his changeup (72-73).
2/14/21
Jack Paulus: RHP/1B, (2023) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 6-foot-5, 170-pound athletic frame. On the mound, showing good arm speed he had a loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 78-81 mph; has running action and arm side control. Throws a 11/5 curveball (65-67) with gradual action. His changeup (69-71) showed arm side control and fading action.
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RHP, (2023) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 6-foot-6, 205-pound long athletic frame. Projectable on the mound, showed above average arm speed, he had a ¾ arm angle and a quick loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Has a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 85-87 mph; shows running action and arm side command. (Max spin 2066; Avg 1999). Had plus action on his 11/5 curveball (75-77). (Max spin 1745; Avg 1394). His changeup (80-81) had fading action and arm side control.
Jack Paulus: RHP, (2023) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 6-foot-6, 195-pound. Solid on the mound, showed quick consistent arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Downhill shoulders with a athletic balance point. Lands square with recoil finish. Sat with his fastball at 76-79 mph. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1964; Avg 1872). Threw a 11/5 curveball (67-70) with gradual action. (Max spin 1856; Avg 1761). He shows gradual action on his changeup (72-73).
Jack Paulus: RHP/1B, (2023) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 6-foot-5, 170-pound athletic frame. On the mound, showing good arm speed he had a loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 78-81 mph; has running action and arm side control. Throws a 11/5 curveball (65-67) with gradual action. His changeup (69-71) showed arm side control and fading action.