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
McDonough has a lankier athletic frame with projection left to it. He throws from a three-quarters arm slot, very short quick arm action, high effort to his delivery. Drop and drive pitcher, shoulders are uphill and slightly closed, lands closed with a fall off finish. Fastball was 81-83, touching 84 with downward angle and a bit of late armside run to it. Curveball was 68-69 with good armspeed and big gradual 11/5 break to it.
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McDonough has a lankier athletic frame with projection left to it. He throws from a three-quarters arm slot, very short quick arm action, high effort to his delivery. Drop and drive pitcher, shoulders are uphill and slightly closed, lands closed with a fall off finish. Fastball was 81-83, touching 84 with downward angle and a bit of late armside run to it. Curveball was 68-69 with good armspeed and big gradual 11/5 break to it.