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
Fastball
Hop+
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
Pitching: Solid. Slow-tempo drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, clean quick arm action. Strong balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, a clean balanced finish.
FB: 77-79 mph. (Max spin 1885; Avg 1747). Feel arm side accuracy, running action.
CH: 68-70 mph. Feel command, sinking action.
SL: 69-70 mph. (Max spin 1825; Avg 1818).
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Braden Branigin, Andrean, 2025, IN
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound solid frame.
Pitching: Solid. Slow-tempo drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, clean quick arm action. Strong balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, a clean balanced finish.
FB: 77-79 mph. (Max spin 1885; Avg 1747). Feel arm side accuracy, running action.
CH: 68-70 mph. Feel command, sinking action.
SL: 69-70 mph. (Max spin 1825; Avg 1818).