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
Mason Hudson, Academy at the Lakes (FL), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Tall firm frame with strong lower half. Delivery: Hands at waist with leveled leg kick. Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot with fluent followthrough. FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Powerful with precision. T2528, 2384 average rpm. SL: 73-76 mph. Gradual sharp break with average spin. T2293, 2162 average rpm.
11/30/21
6-foot-1, 190-pound lean proportional build. Solid capable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a compact consistent arm action while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows decent effort. Has an athletic balance point with uphill shoulders. Lands soft with recoil finish. Threw his fastball 79-82 mph. showed command decent around the zone. (Max spin 1892; Avg 1746). His changeup (63-67) showed down in the zone control and gradual fading action.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Tall firm frame with strong lower half.
Delivery: Hands at waist with leveled leg kick.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot with fluent followthrough.
FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Powerful with precision. T2528, 2384 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. Gradual sharp break with average spin. T2293, 2162 average rpm.
6-foot-1, 190-pound lean proportional build. Solid capable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a compact consistent arm action while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows decent effort. Has an athletic balance point with uphill shoulders. Lands soft with recoil finish. Threw his fastball 79-82 mph. showed command decent around the zone. (Max spin 1892; Avg 1746). His changeup (63-67) showed down in the zone control and gradual fading action.