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
Josh Hillman, Trinity Classical School (TX), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Hillman is a pitcher only that maintains a calm presence about himself that you don't see often at this level. He is calm, cool and collected with great mechanics and execution. Body: 6-2, 167-pounds. Delivery: High 3/4 delivery out of the stretch. Front foot slightly turned in, big leg kick. Stays tall throughout delivery with big push off the rubber. Arm Action: RH. Arm path is clean and effective throughout. Gets to spot well at foot strike. FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Solid characteristics, pretty firm with little movement. T2013, 1934 average rpm. CB: 68-69 mph. Solid shape, works like a 12-6. Consistency will come as he becomes more comfortable with it. T2185, 2140 average rpm. CH: 74-76 mph. Will be useful against aggressive hitters. Good velo dropoff from FB. T1073, 972 average rpm. CUT: 80-80 mph. Runs in on the hands of a righty. Very effective if used properly.
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Positional Profile: RHP Hillman is a pitcher only that maintains a calm presence about himself that you don't see often at this level. He is calm, cool and collected with great mechanics and execution.
Body: 6-2, 167-pounds.
Delivery: High 3/4 delivery out of the stretch. Front foot slightly turned in, big leg kick. Stays tall throughout delivery with big push off the rubber.
Arm Action: RH. Arm path is clean and effective throughout. Gets to spot well at foot strike.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Solid characteristics, pretty firm with little movement. T2013, 1934 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Solid shape, works like a 12-6. Consistency will come as he becomes more comfortable with it. T2185, 2140 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Will be useful against aggressive hitters. Good velo dropoff from FB. T1073, 972 average rpm.
CUT: 80-80 mph. Runs in on the hands of a righty. Very effective if used properly.