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
Nate Fletcher: LHP, (2024) Aurora, OH. Rhode Island Commit, 6-foot-3, 185-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has a tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2184; Avg 2098). His 2/8 slider showed late action. (Max spin 1801; Avg 1738).
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Nate Fletcher: LHP, (2024) Aurora, OH. Rhode Island Commit, 6-foot-3, 185-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has a tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2184; Avg 2098). His 2/8 slider showed late action. (Max spin 1801; Avg 1738).