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: High 3/4 slot right-hander with compact/short arm action. Above average 80-82 mph changeup thrown with fastball arm speed is best pitch. Finishes at the plate with plus arm side life. Fastball sat 84-85 with average life. Sweepy slider at 76 mph and below average, slow breaking 70-73 mph curve were additional secondary offerings.
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Lake Land Scout Day: High 3/4 slot right-hander with compact/short arm action. Above average 80-82 mph changeup thrown with fastball arm speed is best pitch. Finishes at the plate with plus arm side life. Fastball sat 84-85 with average life. Sweepy slider at 76 mph and below average, slow breaking 70-73 mph curve were additional secondary offerings.