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
Byers, a 5-foot-7, 113-pound lefty, is a 2022 grad. He worked in the upper 70’s; it’s a shorter arm action from a high ¾ slot allowing his fastball to play better. He mixes in both a change and a curveball; both pitches had correct shape and action. He’s a strike-thrower who locates with each of his three pitches.
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Byers, a 5-foot-7, 113-pound lefty, is a 2022 grad. He worked in the upper 70’s; it’s a shorter arm action from a high ¾ slot allowing his fastball to play better. He mixes in both a change and a curveball; both pitches had correct shape and action. He’s a strike-thrower who locates with each of his three pitches.