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
Pitching: On the mound a LHP has a quick letter high leg lift with a kick sitting on his back leg throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle. A strike thrower that pounds the zone utilizing his two pitch mix. Likes to get ahead of hitters with a painted fastball.
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Jeffrey Preston: LHP/OF, (2021) Holly, MI. 5-foot-9, 175-pound.
Pitching: On the mound a LHP has a quick letter high leg lift with a kick sitting on his back leg throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle. A strike thrower that pounds the zone utilizing his two pitch mix. Likes to get ahead of hitters with a painted fastball.