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. Tilt-and-topple delivery, high effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, clean longer arm action. Strong balance point, uphill shoulders, lands square, a clean balanced finish.
Christopher Pelletier, Penn High School, 2024, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pound solid build.
Pitching: Solid. Tilt-and-topple delivery, high effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, clean longer arm action. Strong balance point, uphill shoulders, lands square, a clean balanced finish.
FB: 81-83 mph. (Max spin 2111; Avg 1969). Sporadic accuracy, slight running action.
CB: 67-69 mph. Sharp 12/6 movement. (Max spin 2219; Avg 2094).
CH: 69-73 mph.
Christopher Pelletier, Penn High School, 2024, IN
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pound proportional build.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, clean arm action. Uphill shoulders.
FB: 83-86 mph. (Max spin 2040; Avg 1922). Feel accuracy, slight running action.
CB: 71-72 mph. Slurvey action, tight movement. (Max spin 2053; Avg 1989).
CH: 75-77 mph. Feel control, fading action.