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.
Braden Slogor: RHP/2B, (2024) Flushing, MI. 5-foot-11, 185-pound. Smooth solid on the mound, using a short arm action he showed quick arm speed from an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses high effort. Showed tall strong balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 83-84 mph and topped out at 85 mph; shows command in the zone and running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 1967; Avg 1827). Had slurvey action and feel in the zone command on his 12/6 tight curveball (67-69). (Max spin 2606; Avg 2537). Throws a sharp changeup (74-77) that shows sinking fading action and in the zone feel control.
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Braden Slogor: RHP/2B, (2024) Flushing, MI. 5-foot-11, 185-pound. Smooth solid on the mound, using a short arm action he showed quick arm speed from an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses high effort. Showed tall strong balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 83-84 mph and topped out at 85 mph; shows command in the zone and running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 1967; Avg 1827). Had slurvey action and feel in the zone command on his 12/6 tight curveball (67-69). (Max spin 2606; Avg 2537). Throws a sharp changeup (74-77) that shows sinking fading action and in the zone feel control.