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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Breylan McPhaul: RHP/3B, (2024) Hudsonville, MI. 6-foot-4, 180-pound. Smooth on the mound, showed low ¾ arm angle and a long arm action with good arm speed. Feel type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 2115; Avg 1985).
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Breylan McPhaul: RHP/3B, (2024) Hudsonville, MI. 6-foot-4, 180-pound. Smooth on the mound, showed low ¾ arm angle and a long arm action with good arm speed. Feel type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. (Max spin 2115; Avg 1985).