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.
Quinten Kaylor: RHP/OF, (2023) Mason, OH. 6-foot, 210-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a compact arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Has an upright finish. Curveball (67-68 mph), changeup (70-72 mph). Sat with his fastball at 82-85 mph.
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Quinten Kaylor: RHP/OF, (2023) Mason, OH. 6-foot, 210-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a compact arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Has an upright finish. Curveball (67-68 mph), changeup (70-72 mph). Sat with his fastball at 82-85 mph.