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
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.
Fastball
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.
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
Nathan Lake, George C. Marshall (VA), 2025 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Lean, proportional frame. Delivery: Up tempo delivery with normal effort. Arm Action: LH. Short arm action from low 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 80-82 mph. Fastball has arm side run. T2256, 2104 average rpm. CB: 70-72 mph. Curveball has short shape. T2111, 1817 average rpm. CH: 72-74 mph. Changeup has gradual movement. T1961, 1833 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Lean, proportional frame.
Delivery: Up tempo delivery with normal effort.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action from low 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-82 mph. Fastball has arm side run. T2256, 2104 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Curveball has short shape. T2111, 1817 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Changeup has gradual movement. T1961, 1833 average rpm.