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
Matthew Frye: RHP/RHP, (2023) Western Brown, OH. 6-foot-1, 155-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with recoil finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-80 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2062; Avg 2010). Shows early action on his 11/5 curveball (63-65). (Max spin 1793; Avg 1743). He has slight action on his changeup (67-69).
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Matthew Frye: RHP/RHP, (2023) Western Brown, OH. 6-foot-1, 155-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with recoil finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-80 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2062; Avg 2010). Shows early action on his 11/5 curveball (63-65). (Max spin 1793; Avg 1743). He has slight action on his changeup (67-69).