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
Will Kay: RHP, (2023) Gilmour Academy, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound projectable athletic frame. Used a short loose arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable capable on the mound, showed quick developing arm speed, also used a short loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Balance is tall point with an in line shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 2163; Avg 1977).
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Will Kay: RHP, (2023) Gilmour Academy, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound projectable athletic frame. Used a short loose arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable capable on the mound, showed quick developing arm speed, also used a short loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Balance is tall point with an in line shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 2163; Avg 1977).
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Will Kay: RHP, (2023) Gilmour Academy, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound projectable athletic frame. Used a short loose arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable capable on the mound, showed quick developing arm speed, also used a short loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Balance is tall point with an in line shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 2163; Avg 1977).
Will Kay: RHP, (2023) Gilmour Academy, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound projectable athletic frame. Used a short loose arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable capable on the mound, showed quick developing arm speed, also used a short loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Balance is tall point with an in line shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 2163; Avg 1977).