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
Sinker
Hop+
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.
Sinker
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.
Sinker
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
2025 RHP Jacob Belecky showcased one of the better fastball/curveball combinations at the tryouts but had a difficult time locating the pair. Strength on the mound at 6-foot-3, 205-pounds and it was a live fastball at 87-88mph and likes to work up in the zone with the pitch. Flashed a good, high-spin breaking ball at 71-72mph (2540 avg. spin) with a two-plane look. Works down with the breaking ball, although he had a difficult time getting strikes with it. Intriguing overall package from Belecky on the mound if he can hone in on the zone as both pitches should garner swings/misses.
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2025 RHP Jacob Belecky showcased one of the better fastball/curveball combinations at the tryouts but had a difficult time locating the pair. Strength on the mound at 6-foot-3, 205-pounds and it was a live fastball at 87-88mph and likes to work up in the zone with the pitch. Flashed a good, high-spin breaking ball at 71-72mph (2540 avg. spin) with a two-plane look. Works down with the breaking ball, although he had a difficult time getting strikes with it. Intriguing overall package from Belecky on the mound if he can hone in on the zone as both pitches should garner swings/misses.