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.
Ryder Loup, Catholic (BR) (LA), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/2B One of the top uncommitted 2024 RHP's in the state. Body: 5-11, 183-pounds. Durable with strong lower-half. Delivery: Starts on 1B side of rubber and stays there throughout a quick/up-tempo delivery, moves with aggression down the slope, and finishes off to the 1B side some. Arm Action: RH. Quick/compact arm swing with a high 3/4 release. FB: T89, 85-89 mph. Good life through the zone, plays best up in the zone where saw swing & miss. T2324, 2128 average rpm. CB: 71-73 mph. Top to bottom, near "12-6" shape, feel to land for strikes and swing & miss. T2644, 2601 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/2B One of the top uncommitted 2024 RHP's in the state.
Body: 5-11, 183-pounds. Durable with strong lower-half.
Delivery: Starts on 1B side of rubber and stays there throughout a quick/up-tempo delivery, moves with aggression down the slope, and finishes off to the 1B side some.
Arm Action: RH. Quick/compact arm swing with a high 3/4 release.
FB: T89, 85-89 mph. Good life through the zone, plays best up in the zone where saw swing & miss. T2324, 2128 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Top to bottom, near "12-6" shape, feel to land for strikes and swing & miss. T2644, 2601 average rpm.