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.
Hunter Vansickler: OF/LHP, (2026) Williamston, MI. 5-foot-10, 140-pound. (64.5 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide stance with a slow wrapping load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is flashed, uses a short level swing plane and level finish. Line drive approach. In the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 78 mph. (Max spin 1943; Avg 1769).
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Hunter Vansickler: OF/LHP, (2026) Williamston, MI. 5-foot-10, 140-pound. (64.5 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide stance with a slow wrapping load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is flashed, uses a short level swing plane and level finish. Line drive approach. In the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 78 mph. (Max spin 1943; Avg 1769).