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.
Michael Griffith: RHP/1B, (2022) St Ignatius, OH. 6-foot, 177-pound. On the mound, produced a fastball that came in at 80-81 mph with a max of 81 mph. Arm works, with signs of more velocity to come. Fastball showed late life through the zone. Also spun an 11/5 Curveball (64-65 mph) with gradual action. Changeup (70-71 mph) comes in with regular fade while maintaining arm speed. Quality three-pitch mix.
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Michael Griffith: RHP/1B, (2022) St Ignatius, OH. 6-foot, 177-pound. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.99. Capable on the mound, used a consistent arm action with a ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Curveball (62-65 mph), changeup (70-73 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 76-78 mph.
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Michael Griffith: RHP/1B, (2022) St Ignatius, OH. 6-foot, 177-pound. On the mound, produced a fastball that came in at 80-81 mph with a max of 81 mph. Arm works, with signs of more velocity to come. Fastball showed late life through the zone. Also spun an 11/5 Curveball (64-65 mph) with gradual action. Changeup (70-71 mph) comes in with regular fade while maintaining arm speed. Quality three-pitch mix.
Michael Griffith: RHP/1B, (2022) St Ignatius, OH. 6-foot, 177-pound. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.99. Capable on the mound, used a consistent arm action with a ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Curveball (62-65 mph), changeup (70-73 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 76-78 mph.