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
Cole Crouch: LHP/1B, (2022) Whiteford, MI. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Capable on the mound, showed a consistent arm action and low ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed Up-tempo type pitcher. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 74-77 mph and topped out at 78 mph; has a consistent control that shows straight movement. (Max spin 2236; Avg 2175). Showed a 1/7 curveball (65-67) with late action. (Max spin 2298; Avg 2249). Changeup (68-69) shows low in the zone accuracy.
Scout Evaluation
Cole Crouch, Whiteford, 2022, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound.
Pitching: Capable. Up-tempo delivery. Low ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, consistent arm action. Lands square, an athletic finish.
9/30/18 5-foot-8, 130 pound prospect showed two way ability. Soft hands in the field moving well around the bag. On the mound moves to his balance point throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle with arm side run. Fastball sat 63-67 mph. Sweeping curve 54-56 mph.
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Cole Crouch: LHP/1B, (2022) Whiteford, MI. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Capable on the mound, showed a consistent arm action and low ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed Up-tempo type pitcher. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 74-77 mph and topped out at 78 mph; has a consistent control that shows straight movement. (Max spin 2236; Avg 2175). Showed a 1/7 curveball (65-67) with late action. (Max spin 2298; Avg 2249). Changeup (68-69) shows low in the zone accuracy.
Scout Evaluation
Cole Crouch, Whiteford, 2022, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound.
Pitching: Capable. Up-tempo delivery. Low ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, consistent arm action. Lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T78. 74-77 mph. (Max spin 2236; Avg 2175). Consistent accuracy, straight movement.
CB: 65-67 mph. Late action, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 2298; Avg 2249).
CH: 68-69 mph. Low in the zone command.
9/30/18
5-foot-8, 130 pound prospect showed two way ability. Soft hands in the field moving well around the bag. On the mound moves to his balance point throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle with arm side run. Fastball sat 63-67 mph. Sweeping curve 54-56 mph.