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. Stretch only delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, quick arm action. Strong balance point, in line shoulders, a clean finish.
Kayden Thomas, Delta, 2024, IN
Position: RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pound solid build.
Pitching: Solid. Stretch only delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, quick arm action. Strong balance point, in line shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: 80-84 mph. (Max spin 2278; Avg 2155). Slight running action.
CB: 72-73 mph. Sweeping action. (Max spin 2203; Avg 2194).
CH: 74-76 mph. Sinking action.
SL: 72-74 mph. Tight action. (Max spin 2317; Avg 2247).