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
Troyer, 5-foot-11, 150-pounds, has a long, lengthy frame and impressed us at JFG Trials. At the plate Troyer starts in an open stance, as he gets into his swing he has a small leg kick. When he's on time, he gets on plane and shows a bat on ball ability. On the mound, Troyer pounded the zone with all 4 pitches. Fastball topped 71 mph, slider was 56-58 mph, curveball was 55-57 mph and change up sat 62-64 mph. There is lots of projection in Troyer's game, so it will be interesting to see how he develops.
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Troyer, 5-foot-11, 150-pounds, has a long, lengthy frame and impressed us at JFG Trials. At the plate Troyer starts in an open stance, as he gets into his swing he has a small leg kick. When he's on time, he gets on plane and shows a bat on ball ability. On the mound, Troyer pounded the zone with all 4 pitches. Fastball topped 71 mph, slider was 56-58 mph, curveball was 55-57 mph and change up sat 62-64 mph. There is lots of projection in Troyer's game, so it will be interesting to see how he develops.