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
Ben Asmus: RHP/3B, (2023) Stoney Creek, MI. 6-foot-3, 193-pound. Bat speed was present, used a loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Opposite field approach. Smooth projectable on the mound, showing good developing arm speed he had a quick clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive feel type pitcher who uses decent effort. Has even shoulder and strong low balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Curveball (66-68 mph). Threw his fastball 79-81 mph and topped out at 82 mph; shows slight running action and command around the zone feel with tight movement. (Max spin 2105; Avg 2064).
2/12/22
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Ben Asmus: RHP/3B, (2023) Stoney Creek, MI. 6-foot-3, 193-pound. On the mound, produced a fastball that came in at 78-81 mph with a max of 82 mph. Curveball (64-67 mph).
Scout Evaluation
Ben Asmus, Stoney Creek, 2023, MI
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-3, 193-pound.
FB: T82. 78-81 mph. (Max spin 1871; Avg 1661).
CB: 64-67 mph. (Max spin 2048; Avg 1771).
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Ben Asmus: RHP/3B, (2023) Stoney Creek, MI. 6-foot-3, 193-pound. Bat speed was present, used a loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Opposite field approach. Smooth projectable on the mound, showing good developing arm speed he had a quick clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive feel type pitcher who uses decent effort. Has even shoulder and strong low balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Curveball (66-68 mph). Threw his fastball 79-81 mph and topped out at 82 mph; shows slight running action and command around the zone feel with tight movement. (Max spin 2105; Avg 2064).
Player Spotlight
Ben Asmus: RHP/3B, (2023) Stoney Creek, MI. 6-foot-3, 193-pound. On the mound, produced a fastball that came in at 78-81 mph with a max of 82 mph. Curveball (64-67 mph).
Scout Evaluation
Ben Asmus, Stoney Creek, 2023, MI
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-3, 193-pound.
FB: T82. 78-81 mph. (Max spin 1871; Avg 1661).
CB: 64-67 mph. (Max spin 2048; Avg 1771).