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
The athleticism of Prater is the first thing that sticks out when watching him. The 6’3 Lefty looks natural in center field. He moves easily and covers ground from gap to gap. At the plate, there is plenty of bat speed. His first couple ab’s he was pull happy, hooking everything foul. Later in the game, he shortened up and smoked a ball to RC for a triple. Prater also has enormous upside on the mound, and hopefully we will get a look at him on the mound during the playoffs.
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The athleticism of Prater is the first thing that sticks out when watching him. The 6’3 Lefty looks natural in center field. He moves easily and covers ground from gap to gap. At the plate, there is plenty of bat speed. His first couple ab’s he was pull happy, hooking everything foul. Later in the game, he shortened up and smoked a ball to RC for a triple. Prater also has enormous upside on the mound, and hopefully we will get a look at him on the mound during the playoffs.