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
Daniel Kos: LHP/OF, (2024) Lutheran Northwest, MI. 6-foot-5, 215-pound long strong frame. Showed some accuracy to the bag with a quick arm action and a ¾ slot. Capable fluid on the mound, using a quick arm action he showed developing arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses decent effort. Consistent balance point. Lands open. Sat with his fastball at 78-80 mph and topped out at 82 mph; shows running action and command in the zone with sharp movement. (Max spin 2235; Avg 2036).
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Daniel Kos: LHP/OF, (2024) Lutheran Northwest, MI. 6-foot-4, 195-pound. Athletic solid on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a loose short arm action with quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands closed with recoil upright finish. (Max spin 2399; Avg 2288).
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Daniel Kos: LHP/OF, (2024) Lutheran Northwest, MI. 6-foot-5, 215-pound long strong frame. Showed some accuracy to the bag with a quick arm action and a ¾ slot. Capable fluid on the mound, using a quick arm action he showed developing arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses decent effort. Consistent balance point. Lands open. Sat with his fastball at 78-80 mph and topped out at 82 mph; shows running action and command in the zone with sharp movement. (Max spin 2235; Avg 2036).
Daniel Kos: LHP/OF, (2024) Lutheran Northwest, MI. 6-foot-4, 195-pound. Athletic solid on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and a loose short arm action with quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands closed with recoil upright finish. (Max spin 2399; Avg 2288).