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.
RHP Josh Jones (Normal University) had a strong two-inning stint, not allowing a single run on just one hit, one walk and three strikeouts. The 6-foot-1, 176-pound right-hander cruised in the 82-85 mph range with the fastball, topping out at 86 mph with some control over the zone. His go-to secondary was a curveball at 73-76 mph, playing just under 2,300 rpm at times with tight, sharp 11/5 action.
7/17/24
Displaying a strong and lengthy frame with a long lower half, Josh Jones was impressive in his outing for the Rhinos. The righty threw three innings only allowing three hits and striking out four. Mechanically, Jones rides his back leg with a high leg kick while throwing out of a 3/4 arm slot fully extending his arm in his delivery. He is relaxed on the mound as his pitching looks effortless. Jones has a firm 83-85 mph fastball that touched 86 mph with a diving 73-75 mph changeup and a sharp 70-73 mph curveball. His arsenal had hitters off balance throughout the entire game.
7/02/24
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 5-11, 168.9-pounds. Lean frame, high-waisted, projectable. Delivery: Athletic mover with control, high leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive down the mound, in-line. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot. FB: T87, 82-85 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight. T2143, 2107 average rpm. CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape, can land for strikes. T2289, 2040 average rpm. CH: 75-77 mph. Plays with fade and depth. T2128, 2056 average rpm
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RHP Josh Jones (Normal University) had a strong two-inning stint, not allowing a single run on just one hit, one walk and three strikeouts. The 6-foot-1, 176-pound right-hander cruised in the 82-85 mph range with the fastball, topping out at 86 mph with some control over the zone. His go-to secondary was a curveball at 73-76 mph, playing just under 2,300 rpm at times with tight, sharp 11/5 action.
Displaying a strong and lengthy frame with a long lower half, Josh Jones was impressive in his outing for the Rhinos. The righty threw three innings only allowing three hits and striking out four. Mechanically, Jones rides his back leg with a high leg kick while throwing out of a 3/4 arm slot fully extending his arm in his delivery. He is relaxed on the mound as his pitching looks effortless. Jones has a firm 83-85 mph fastball that touched 86 mph with a diving 73-75 mph changeup and a sharp 70-73 mph curveball. His arsenal had hitters off balance throughout the entire game.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 168.9-pounds. Lean frame, high-waisted, projectable.
Delivery: Athletic mover with control, high leg lift with tuck and coil, drop/drive down the mound, in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 82-85 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight. T2143, 2107 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape, can land for strikes. T2289, 2040 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Plays with fade and depth. T2128, 2056 average rpm