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
Jack Murphy: 3B, (2025) Detroit, MI. 5-foot-8, 160-pound. (68.0 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). In the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 85 mph. Projectable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 81 mph; showed firm hands, average feet, and a lengthy developing exchange. Laterally, movements were raw and fielded the ball deep. Solid capable on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a short compact arm action and an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands closed with upright finish. (Max spin 1641; Avg 1549).
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Jack Murphy: 3B, (2025) Detroit, MI. 5-foot-8, 160-pound. (68.0 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). In the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 85 mph. Projectable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 81 mph; showed firm hands, average feet, and a lengthy developing exchange. Laterally, movements were raw and fielded the ball deep. Solid capable on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a short compact arm action and an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands closed with upright finish. (Max spin 1641; Avg 1549).