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 Ryan Exline (Tinley Park, 2024) popped as a junior name to know at Joliet. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound right-hander moves well for his size down the mound into a quick high ¾ release. He sat right at 84-86 mph, topping out at 87 mph with some finish through the zone and slight running action. His curveball looks to be a potential out-pitch for the right-hander, spinning over 2,600 at times and playing with sharp, downer 11/5 shape, 70-74 mph. His changeup also showed some potential as well, playing with heavy run (14.8” avg. HM; T17” HM), 74-78 mph. His final offering was a knuckleball at 59-62 mph, killing spin and playing with unpredictable action.
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RHP Ryan Exline (Tinley Park, 2024) popped as a junior name to know at Joliet. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound right-hander moves well for his size down the mound into a quick high ¾ release. He sat right at 84-86 mph, topping out at 87 mph with some finish through the zone and slight running action. His curveball looks to be a potential out-pitch for the right-hander, spinning over 2,600 at times and playing with sharp, downer 11/5 shape, 70-74 mph. His changeup also showed some potential as well, playing with heavy run (14.8” avg. HM; T17” HM), 74-78 mph. His final offering was a knuckleball at 59-62 mph, killing spin and playing with unpredictable action.