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.
Brody Wallace: SS/RHP, (2025) Portage Central, MI. 6-foot, 155-pound. (62.3 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall open stance with a handsy load, then used a small leg kick. Has a long uphill swing plane and balanced finish. Up the middle approach. While in the infield, made throws up to 83 mph. Solid on the mound, used an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action while showing some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with recoil upright finish. (Max spin 2009; Avg 1948).
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Brody Wallace: SS/RHP, (2025) Portage Central, MI. 6-foot, 155-pound. (62.3 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall open stance with a handsy load, then used a small leg kick. Has a long uphill swing plane and balanced finish. Up the middle approach. While in the infield, made throws up to 83 mph. Solid on the mound, used an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action while showing some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with recoil upright finish. (Max spin 2009; Avg 1948).