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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Michael Gilligan: RHP/1B, (2026) Phillips Academy, MA. 6-foot-5, 220-pound projectable frame. Projectable and above average on the mound, had a side arm angle and a loose quick arm action with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 83-84 mph; has control arm side around the zone and running sinking action. (Max spin 2288; Avg 2170). Throws a sharp slider (71-73) with glove side around the zone command and sweeping deceiving action. (Max spin 2189; Avg 2086).
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Michael Gilligan: RHP/1B, (2026) Phillips Academy, MA. 6-foot-5, 220-pound projectable frame. Projectable and above average on the mound, had a side arm angle and a loose quick arm action with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 83-84 mph; has control arm side around the zone and running sinking action. (Max spin 2288; Avg 2170). Throws a sharp slider (71-73) with glove side around the zone command and sweeping deceiving action. (Max spin 2189; Avg 2086).