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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Lukas Joseph: RHP/1B, (2024) Plymouth South, MA. 5-foot-10, 140-pound slim frame. Capable and athletic on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle and a short consistent arm action while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 70-71 mph; shows running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1921; Avg 1778). His changeup (62-63) had arm side control and gradual fading action. Showed glove side command and slurvey action on his slider (59-60). (Max spin 1383; Avg 1326).
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Lukas Joseph: RHP/1B, (2024) Plymouth South, MA. 5-foot-10, 140-pound slim frame. Capable and athletic on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle and a short consistent arm action while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 70-71 mph; shows running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1921; Avg 1778). His changeup (62-63) had arm side control and gradual fading action. Showed glove side command and slurvey action on his slider (59-60). (Max spin 1383; Avg 1326).