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.
Nicholas St Cyr: RHP/OF, (2024) Wachusett Regional, MA. 5-foot-11, 150-pound athletic lean frame. Athletic and capable 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. Displays falling off shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-77 mph; had running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2052; Avg 1856). Shows glove side around the zone control and sweeping action on his curveball (68-70). (Max spin 2076; Avg 1973). His changeup (69-70) has gradual fading action and arm side control.
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Nicholas St Cyr: RHP/OF, (2024) Wachusett Regional, MA. 5-foot-11, 150-pound athletic lean frame. Athletic and capable 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. Displays falling off shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-77 mph; had running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 2052; Avg 1856). Shows glove side around the zone control and sweeping action on his curveball (68-70). (Max spin 2076; Avg 1973). His changeup (69-70) has gradual fading action and arm side control.