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
Randy Guzman: RHP/RHP, (2023) CranstonEast, RI. Central Connecticut State Commit, 6-foot, 180-pound athletic projectable frame. Above average and projectable on the mound, showed above average arm speed with a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Has a consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 91-92 mph; has running action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2334; Avg 2275). His changeup (83-84) shows gradual fading action and arm side control. His slider (83-84) shows slurvey action and glove side around the zone command. (Max spin 2211; Avg 2211).
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Randy Guzman
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Randy Guzman: RHP/OF, (2023) CranstonEast, RI. 6-foot, 155-pound athletic projectable frame. Above average and projectable on the mound, showing electric arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a very quick loose arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with recoil finish. Sat with his fastball at 86-87 mph; has command arm side in the zone and running action. (Max spin 2315; Avg 2233). His changeup (74-76) had arm side around the zone command and fading action. His sharp slider (75-78) showed plus tight action and in the zone control. (Max spin 2299; Avg 2173).
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Randy Guzman: RHP/RHP, (2023) CranstonEast, RI. Central Connecticut State Commit, 6-foot, 180-pound athletic projectable frame. Above average and projectable on the mound, showed above average arm speed with a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Has a consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 91-92 mph; has running action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2334; Avg 2275). His changeup (83-84) shows gradual fading action and arm side control. His slider (83-84) shows slurvey action and glove side around the zone command. (Max spin 2211; Avg 2211).
Randy Guzman
Player Spotlight
Randy Guzman: RHP/OF, (2023) CranstonEast, RI. 6-foot, 155-pound athletic projectable frame. Above average and projectable on the mound, showing electric arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a very quick loose arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with recoil finish. Sat with his fastball at 86-87 mph; has command arm side in the zone and running action. (Max spin 2315; Avg 2233). His changeup (74-76) had arm side around the zone command and fading action. His sharp slider (75-78) showed plus tight action and in the zone control. (Max spin 2299; Avg 2173).