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.
Lake Land Scout Day: Strong bodied righty at 6-foot, 195 pounds. Mechanically sound delivery with good lines. Lower effort. Still head. Clean arm action. Full arm path to low-3/4 release point. Fastball sat 80-83 with some tail. Solid 76-77 changeup with dip and tail thrown with fastball arm speed. Big frisbee slider at 67-68. Repeated for strikes. Potential out pitch vs right-handed hitters at the college level.
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Lake Land Scout Day: Strong bodied righty at 6-foot, 195 pounds. Mechanically sound delivery with good lines. Lower effort. Still head. Clean arm action. Full arm path to low-3/4 release point. Fastball sat 80-83 with some tail. Solid 76-77 changeup with dip and tail thrown with fastball arm speed. Big frisbee slider at 67-68. Repeated for strikes. Potential out pitch vs right-handed hitters at the college level.