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.
Alex Wilson: LHP/OF, (2025) Novi high school, MI. 5-foot-7, 135-pound. (61.8 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced tall stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. He created a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Solid above average in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 75 mph; showed a clean fluid exchange, soft hands, and rhythmic consistent feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front to the side. (Max spin 1882; Avg 1776).
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Alex Wilson: LHP/OF, (2025) Novi high school, MI. 5-foot-7, 135-pound. (61.8 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced tall stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. He created a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Solid above average in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 75 mph; showed a clean fluid exchange, soft hands, and rhythmic consistent feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front to the side. (Max spin 1882; Avg 1776).