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
Grant Thunberg: RHP/3B, (2026) New Albany, OH. 6-foot-1, 190-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Has even shoulder and athletic balance point. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1970; Avg 1750). Had late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2233; Avg 2159).
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Grant Thunberg: RHP/3B, (2026) New Albany, OH. 6-foot-1, 190-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Has even shoulder and athletic balance point. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1970; Avg 1750). Had late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2233; Avg 2159).