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
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
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.
Logan Ruggiero: RHP/RHP, (2025) Lakota West, OH. 6-foot-3, 175-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose longer arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance is tall point with a downhill shoulders in his delivery. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2011; Avg 1839). Throws a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2003; Avg 1896).
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Logan Ruggiero: RHP/RHP, (2025) Lakota West, OH. 6-foot-3, 175-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose longer arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance is tall point with a downhill shoulders in his delivery. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2011; Avg 1839). Throws a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2003; Avg 1896).