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
Korbyn Russell: LHP/1B, (2025) East Jordan, MI. 6-foot-1, 185-pound. (69.3 mph bat speed average). (20.2 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall active stance with a controlled active load, then used a toe tap stride. Found a few barrels with loud contacts. Projectable on the mound, using a loose long arm action he showed some consistent arm speed from an over-the-top arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows decent effort. Has downhill shoulder and tall balance point. Lands square with recoil finish. (Max spin 1849; Avg 1741).
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Korbyn Russell: LHP/1B, (2025) East Jordan, MI. 6-foot-1, 185-pound. (69.3 mph bat speed average). (20.2 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall active stance with a controlled active load, then used a toe tap stride. Found a few barrels with loud contacts. Projectable on the mound, using a loose long arm action he showed some consistent arm speed from an over-the-top arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows decent effort. Has downhill shoulder and tall balance point. Lands square with recoil finish. (Max spin 1849; Avg 1741).