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
Lake Land Scout Day: Strike-throwing right-hander with 85-86, T87 mph fastball and quality off speed. Tall/fall, shoulder tilt delivery. Lands closed with very little use of lower half. Leverages the ball from H3/4 slot. Good feel for average to better quality changeup at 74-77 mph, low-spinner, thrown with fastball arm speed. Flashed a near average slider at 77 mph when he ripped it out front for tight spin, otherwise worked under for lateral break and looser spin at 74-75 mph.
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Lake Land Scout Day: Strike-throwing right-hander with 85-86, T87 mph fastball and quality off speed. Tall/fall, shoulder tilt delivery. Lands closed with very little use of lower half. Leverages the ball from H3/4 slot. Good feel for average to better quality changeup at 74-77 mph, low-spinner, thrown with fastball arm speed. Flashed a near average slider at 77 mph when he ripped it out front for tight spin, otherwise worked under for lateral break and looser spin at 74-75 mph.