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
Evan Beckstrand, North Forsyth High School (GA), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Delivery: Tall, projectible delivery. Simple movement with low effort with good results. Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot. Strong finish and stays behind the ball. FB: T78, 72-77 mph. Good side to side movement with some run to the arm side. T2081, 1793 average rpm. CH: 69-71 mph. Downward action coming off the fastball. T1249, 1194 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Tall, projectible delivery. Simple movement with low effort with good results.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot. Strong finish and stays behind the ball.
FB: T78, 72-77 mph. Good side to side movement with some run to the arm side. T2081, 1793 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Downward action coming off the fastball. T1249, 1194 average rpm.