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
6-foot-5, 180-pound right-handed pitcher. The delivery is solid in tempo and the arm works freely out of a 3/4 slot. The feet are online and the ball comes out well. The fastball was 83-84 mph with arm side action to it. The spin pitch was a slider, 73-74 mph and solid in shape. The changeup was 78-79 mph is still developing for him. Good follow to see how he develops.
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Jack O'Grady: OF/RHP, (2027) Wellesley Sr High, MA. 180-pound projectable athletic build. Capable in the box, O'grady clocked an exit velocity of 80 mph. (60.2 mph bat speed average). (19.6 mph hand speed average). Started in an open balanced stance with a low load, then used a closed small stride. Has developing bat speed with a long swing plane. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Projectable athletic in the outfield, he showed a plus arm and had life on his throws with a position velocity of 89 mph;shows developing consistent feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Movements laterally were athletic developing and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a very quick arm action with a ¾ slot. Projectable on the mound, showing above average developing arm speed he had a loose consistent arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 83-84 mph; shows running sinking action and arm side command. (Max spin 2087; Avg 1953). Has sweeping action and glove side around the zone control on his curveball (68-69). (Max spin 1788; Avg 1738).
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Jack O'Grady: OF/RHP, (2027) Wellesley Sr High, MA. 180-pound projectable athletic build. Capable in the box, O'grady clocked an exit velocity of 80 mph. (60.2 mph bat speed average). (19.6 mph hand speed average). Started in an open balanced stance with a low load, then used a closed small stride. Has developing bat speed with a long swing plane. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Projectable athletic in the outfield, he showed a plus arm and had life on his throws with a position velocity of 89 mph;shows developing consistent feet, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Movements laterally were athletic developing and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a very quick arm action with a ¾ slot. Projectable on the mound, showing above average developing arm speed he had a loose consistent arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 83-84 mph; shows running sinking action and arm side command. (Max spin 2087; Avg 1953). Has sweeping action and glove side around the zone control on his curveball (68-69). (Max spin 1788; Avg 1738).