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
Paxton Seal, Morristown West High (TN), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Thicker build with present definition in the profile. Strong and sturdy lower half. Delivery: Controlled windup with good tempo, gets into back leg very well with good drive down the hill. Great separation at footplant. Arm Action: RH. Longer swing behind him but shows great mobility in his arm actions to a lower 3/4 arm slot. FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Spun very well with turbo sinker action to it that gets plenty of ground balls and swung over pitches. Working below the belt will give hitters fits. T2276, 2144 average rpm. SL: 71-74 mph. Plus offering with tons of spin, true slider that plays extremely well with his other pitches. T2451, 2369 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 200-pounds. Thicker build with present definition in the profile. Strong and sturdy lower half.
Delivery: Controlled windup with good tempo, gets into back leg very well with good drive down the hill. Great separation at footplant.
Arm Action: RH. Longer swing behind him but shows great mobility in his arm actions to a lower 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Spun very well with turbo sinker action to it that gets plenty of ground balls and swung over pitches. Working below the belt will give hitters fits. T2276, 2144 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. Plus offering with tons of spin, true slider that plays extremely well with his other pitches. T2451, 2369 average rpm.