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
Rend Lake JC Commit, 6-foot, 195-pound. Clocked a time of 8.28 in the 60-yard dash. Capable on the mound, showing some arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a compact arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a consistent balance point. Shows a clean finish. Curveball (68-68 mph), changeup (71-71 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 76-79 mph and topped out at 80 mph;
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Rend Lake JC Commit, 6-foot, 195-pound. Clocked a time of 8.28 in the 60-yard dash. Capable on the mound, showing some arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a compact arm action. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a consistent balance point. Shows a clean finish. Curveball (68-68 mph), changeup (71-71 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 76-79 mph and topped out at 80 mph;