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.
Mason Clark: RHP/3B, (2022) Kings, OH. 6-foot, 200-pound. Solid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action while showing good arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with a recoil finish. Curveball (72-74 mph), changeup (76-78 mph). Threw his fastball 83-86 mph.
2/20/21
Mason Clark: RHP/3B, (2022) Kings, OH. 6-foot, 200-pound projectable frame. On the mound, had a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort. Strong balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 84-87 mph; shows arm side control and running action. Shows plus action on his 11/5 curveball (76-77). His changeup (79-82) has arm side control and fading action.
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Mason Clark: RHP/3B, (2022) Kings, OH. 6-foot, 200-pound. Solid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action while showing good arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with a recoil finish. Curveball (72-74 mph), changeup (76-78 mph). Threw his fastball 83-86 mph.
Mason Clark: RHP/3B, (2022) Kings, OH. 6-foot, 200-pound projectable frame. On the mound, had a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort. Strong balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 84-87 mph; shows arm side control and running action. Shows plus action on his 11/5 curveball (76-77). His changeup (79-82) has arm side control and fading action.