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.
Luke Eyink: C/RHP, (2025) Franklin, OH. 5-foot-7, 175-pound. (62.8 mph bat speed average). (19.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a controlled stride. Had efficient bat speed, simple flat swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 77 mph; shows consistent feet, a natural transfer, and sure hands. recorded a pop time of 2.02-2.08. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Had a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed quick arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1982; Avg 1917). Shows gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2399; Avg 2262).
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Luke Eyink: C/RHP, (2025) Franklin, OH. 5-foot-7, 175-pound. (62.8 mph bat speed average). (19.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a controlled stride. Had efficient bat speed, simple flat swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 77 mph; shows consistent feet, a natural transfer, and sure hands. recorded a pop time of 2.02-2.08. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Had a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed quick arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1982; Avg 1917). Shows gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2399; Avg 2262).