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
John DiMarsico, DeMatha Catholic (MD), 2024 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Stocky build Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery. Work out of the stretch only. Quick, athletic balance point. Shoulder work in-line. Lands with a slightly open front toe. Recoil finish. Arm Action: LH. Longer, uninterrupted arm action from a H 3/4 slot FB: Creates ASR on the FB CB: 1/7 shape, flashes sharp CH: Some fade
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Stocky build
Delivery: Simple, repeatable delivery. Work out of the stretch only. Quick, athletic balance point. Shoulder work in-line. Lands with a slightly open front toe. Recoil finish.
Arm Action: LH. Longer, uninterrupted arm action from a H 3/4 slot
FB: Creates ASR on the FB
CB: 1/7 shape, flashes sharp
CH: Some fade