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.
Samuel Rufenacht: LHP/LHP, (2025) New Philadelphia High School, OH. 6-foot-3, 215-pound. Solid on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Downhill shoulders and a strong balance point. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2145; Avg 2052). Shows some action on his 1/7 slider. (Max spin 1855; Avg 1855).
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Samuel Rufenacht: LHP/LHP, (2025) New Philadelphia High School, OH. 6-foot-3, 215-pound. Solid on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Downhill shoulders and a strong balance point. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2145; Avg 2052). Shows some action on his 1/7 slider. (Max spin 1855; Avg 1855).