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
Jacob Dukate: RHP, (2023) St. John's Jesuit, OH. 6-foot-4, 215-pound. Solid on the mound, using a consistent arm action he showed quick arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 86-89 mph; shows slight running action with hard movement. (Max spin 2149; Avg 2014). Had slurvey action on his 11/5 curveball (67-69). He shows fading action on his changeup (75-77). Shows tight action on his 10/4 slider (70-73). (Max spin 1700; Avg 1643).
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Jacob Dukate: RHP, (2023) St. John's Jesuit, OH. 6-foot-4, 215-pound. Solid on the mound, using a consistent arm action he showed quick arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 86-89 mph; shows slight running action with hard movement. (Max spin 2149; Avg 2014). Had slurvey action on his 11/5 curveball (67-69). He shows fading action on his changeup (75-77). Shows tight action on his 10/4 slider (70-73). (Max spin 1700; Avg 1643).