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.
Landon Manzi: RHP/RHP, (2025) Killingly, CT. 6-foot-2, 145-pound. Solid on the mound, showing some arm speed he had a clean loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Has downhill shoulder and athletic balance point. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2416; Avg 2220). Threw a 10/4 slider with late action. (Max spin 2285; Avg 2162).
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Landon Manzi: RHP/RHP, (2025) Killingly, CT. 6-foot-2, 145-pound. Solid on the mound, showing some arm speed he had a clean loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Has downhill shoulder and athletic balance point. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2416; Avg 2220). Threw a 10/4 slider with late action. (Max spin 2285; Avg 2162).