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
Gavin Lyons: RHP, (2024) Hamden Hall Country Day School, CT. Northeastern Commit, 6-foot-2, 185-pound projectable athletic frame. Above average and advanced on the mound, showed above average arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a long loose arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 90-91 mph; had running sinking action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2403; Avg 2330). Has arm side control and gradual fading action on his changeup (80-81). Threw a sharp slider (78-79) with glove side decent control and tight hard action. (Max spin 2086; Avg 1587).
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Gavin Lyons: RHP, (2024) Hamden Hall Country Day School, CT. Northeastern Commit, 6-foot-2, 185-pound projectable athletic frame. Above average and advanced on the mound, showed above average arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a long loose arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 90-91 mph; had running sinking action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2403; Avg 2330). Has arm side control and gradual fading action on his changeup (80-81). Threw a sharp slider (78-79) with glove side decent control and tight hard action. (Max spin 2086; Avg 1587).