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.
Alex Davidson: RHP/1B, (2025) Rising Tide, MA. 6-foot-1, 172-pound slim athletic build. Projectable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Has in line shoulder and consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 71-72 mph; had control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1873; Avg 1800). Had sweeping action and glove side around the zone command on his curveball (60-62). (Max spin 1459; Avg 1429). Straight changeup (62-63).
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Alex Davidson: RHP/1B, (2025) Rising Tide, MA. 6-foot-1, 172-pound slim athletic build. Projectable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Has in line shoulder and consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 71-72 mph; had control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1873; Avg 1800). Had sweeping action and glove side around the zone command on his curveball (60-62). (Max spin 1459; Avg 1429). Straight changeup (62-63).