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.
Luke Webb: LHP/OF, (2024) Defiance, OH. 5-foot-9, 140-pound. Projectable on the mound, using a loose clean arm action he showed quick arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed a strong consistent balance point. Lands open with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1999; Avg 1917).
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Luke Webb: LHP/OF, (2024) Defiance, OH. 5-foot-9, 140-pound. Projectable on the mound, using a loose clean arm action he showed quick arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed a strong consistent balance point. Lands open with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1999; Avg 1917).