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
2023 RHP/SS Charlie Hughes attended the New Year Open as a pitcher-only and immediately catches your eye on the mound with a long, lanky frame at 6-foo-4, 180-pounds with tons of room to add strength. The right-handed pitcher sat 77-78mph with the fastball from a minimal effort delivery that gets downhill with relative ease. Also flashed a curveball and changeup. Also has flashed upside on the positional side and his overall game will only get better with more physicality.
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
2023 RHP/SS Charlie Hughes attended the New Year Open as a pitcher-only and immediately catches your eye on the mound with a long, lanky frame at 6-foo-4, 180-pounds with tons of room to add strength. The right-handed pitcher sat 77-78mph with the fastball from a minimal effort delivery that gets downhill with relative ease. Also flashed a curveball and changeup. Also has flashed upside on the positional side and his overall game will only get better with more physicality.