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
Luke Murtha: RHP/C, (2024) Cleveland St Ignatius High School, OH. 6-foot-4, 190-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action with some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 77-78 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2014; Avg 1908). He had some action on his changeup (70-72).
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Luke Murtha: RHP/C, (2024) Cleveland St Ignatius High School, OH. 6-foot-4, 190-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action with some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 77-78 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2014; Avg 1908). He had some action on his changeup (70-72).