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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
James Tobin: RHP, (2024) North Haven, CT. 6-foot-4, 180-pound lean lengthy build. Projectable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle with a long loose arm action. Tall-and-fall feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed strong balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 77-79 mph; showed arm side control and sinking action with tight movement. (Max spin 2202; Avg 2077). Threw a 1/7 curveball (64-66) with glove side control and tilt late action. (Max spin 1957; Avg 1800). His changeup (72-73) shows fading swing and miss action and glove side control. Love the projection with him.
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James Tobin: RHP, (2024) North Haven, CT. 6-foot-4, 180-pound lean lengthy build. Projectable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle with a long loose arm action. Tall-and-fall feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed strong balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 77-79 mph; showed arm side control and sinking action with tight movement. (Max spin 2202; Avg 2077). Threw a 1/7 curveball (64-66) with glove side control and tilt late action. (Max spin 1957; Avg 1800). His changeup (72-73) shows fading swing and miss action and glove side control. Love the projection with him.