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.
Casey Reitz: LHP, (2025) Upper Arlington High School, OH. 5-foot-11, 172-pound. From the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 72 mph. Clocked a 60 time of 7.32 at the event. Solid on the mound, using a loose arm action he showed consistent arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has a consistent balance point and even shoulders. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2465; Avg 2381). Throws a 11/5 curveball that has gradual action. (Max spin 2336; Avg 2289).
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Casey Reitz: LHP, (2025) Upper Arlington High School, OH. 5-foot-11, 172-pound. From the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 72 mph. Clocked a 60 time of 7.32 at the event. Solid on the mound, using a loose arm action he showed consistent arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has a consistent balance point and even shoulders. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2465; Avg 2381). Throws a 11/5 curveball that has gradual action. (Max spin 2336; Avg 2289).