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.
Sinker
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.
Sinker
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
Keil Almroth: RHP/SS, (2027) Woodmore High School, OH. 6-foot, 145-pound. Fluid athletic on the mound, using a short compact arm action he showed quick arm speed from an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed strong balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2008; Avg 2008).
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Keil Almroth: RHP/SS, (2027) Woodmore High School, OH. 6-foot, 145-pound. Fluid athletic on the mound, using a short compact arm action he showed quick arm speed from an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed strong balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2008; Avg 2008).