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
Jacob Hines: RHP/RHP, (2025) Putnam Science Academy, CT. 5-foot-11, 180-pound athletic strong build. Projectable and above average on the mound, showed above average arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 85-86 mph; shows running sinking action and command arm side in the zone. (Max spin 2002; Avg 1917). He shows swing and miss plus action and glove side in the zone command on his sharp 11/5 curveball (78-80). (Max spin 2302; Avg 2019). His changeup (80-81) shows hard fading action. Has glove side decent command and slurvey action on his slider (74-75). (Max spin 2274; Avg 2274).
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Jacob Hines: RHP/RHP, (2025) Putnam Science Academy, CT. 5-foot-11, 180-pound athletic strong build. Projectable and above average on the mound, showed above average arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 85-86 mph; shows running sinking action and command arm side in the zone. (Max spin 2002; Avg 1917). He shows swing and miss plus action and glove side in the zone command on his sharp 11/5 curveball (78-80). (Max spin 2302; Avg 2019). His changeup (80-81) shows hard fading action. Has glove side decent command and slurvey action on his slider (74-75). (Max spin 2274; Avg 2274).