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
Michael Flaherty: 3B/RHP, (2027) King Philip Regional, MA. 5-foot-10, 175-pound athletic lean build. Projectable and capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 86 mph. (70.0 mph bat speed average). (23.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced closed stance with a small load, then uses a closed long stride. Has developing bat speed, flat long swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive approach. Athletic and projectable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 72 mph; had a natural exchange, athletic quick footwork, and soft sure hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had a short arm action and consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. He has in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 69-70 mph; shows control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1836; Avg 1769). He threw a straight changeup (65-66). His splitter (59-61) shows sinking action and around the zone control.
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Michael Flaherty: 3B/RHP, (2027) King Philip Regional, MA. 5-foot-10, 175-pound athletic lean build. Projectable and capable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 86 mph. (70.0 mph bat speed average). (23.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced closed stance with a small load, then uses a closed long stride. Has developing bat speed, flat long swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive approach. Athletic and projectable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 72 mph; had a natural exchange, athletic quick footwork, and soft sure hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had a short arm action and consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. He has in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 69-70 mph; shows control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 1836; Avg 1769). He threw a straight changeup (65-66). His splitter (59-61) shows sinking action and around the zone control.