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.
Josh Wagner: RHP/1B, (2026) Westfield, MA. 6-foot-2, 195-pound. (70.9 mph bat speed average). (21.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph; has consistent feet, sure hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2183; Avg 2086). His 11/5 curveball shows some action. (Max spin 1864; Avg 1790).
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Josh Wagner: RHP/1B, (2026) Westfield, MA. 6-foot-2, 195-pound. (70.9 mph bat speed average). (21.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph; has consistent feet, sure hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2183; Avg 2086). His 11/5 curveball shows some action. (Max spin 1864; Avg 1790).