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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Mitchell Mikolay: RHP/3B, (2027) West Geauga, OH. 5-foot-8, 152-pound athletic build. (54.7 mph bat speed average). (15.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed was quick, used a short simple swing plane and level finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Smooth solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 76 mph; has a quick clean exchange, rhythmic feet, and sure consistent hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Had athletic slot and a short quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable on the mound, showed above average arm speed, he had an over-the-top arm angle and a longer arm action. Stretch only type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 1829; Avg 1692).
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Mitchell Mikolay: RHP/3B, (2027) West Geauga, OH. 5-foot-8, 152-pound athletic build. (54.7 mph bat speed average). (15.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed was quick, used a short simple swing plane and level finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Smooth solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 76 mph; has a quick clean exchange, rhythmic feet, and sure consistent hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Had athletic slot and a short quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable on the mound, showed above average arm speed, he had an over-the-top arm angle and a longer arm action. Stretch only type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 1829; Avg 1692).