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.
Joe McDonald: RHP/OF, (2025) Sacred Heart Academy, MI. 6-foot, 160-pound. (58.5 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Setup was comprised of a tall open stance and a toe tap stride. Had a short simple swing plane and a level balanced finish. Line drive approach. Raw in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 80 mph; has developing feet, a lengthy exchange, and soft hands. Fielded the ball deep with developing movement laterally. Solid on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses decent effort. Has an athletic balance point. Lands closed with recoil finish. (Max spin 2174; Avg 2000).
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Joe McDonald: RHP/OF, (2025) Sacred Heart Academy, MI. 6-foot, 160-pound. (58.5 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Setup was comprised of a tall open stance and a toe tap stride. Had a short simple swing plane and a level balanced finish. Line drive approach. Raw in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 80 mph; has developing feet, a lengthy exchange, and soft hands. Fielded the ball deep with developing movement laterally. Solid on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses decent effort. Has an athletic balance point. Lands closed with recoil finish. (Max spin 2174; Avg 2000).