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
Micah Murtha: RHP/3B, (2022) St. Ignatius, OH. 6-foot-1, 177-pound athletic frame. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher and shows easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders with a athletic balance point. Shows a falling off finish. Curveball (68-72 mph), changeup (73-75 mph).Sat with his fastball at 80-83 mph.
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Micah Murtha: RHP/3B, (2022) St. Ignatius, OH. 6-foot-1, 177-pound athletic frame. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher and shows easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders with a athletic balance point. Shows a falling off finish. Curveball (68-72 mph), changeup (73-75 mph).Sat with his fastball at 80-83 mph.