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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Kyle Brown: RHP/OF, (2025) Flushing, MI. 6-foot-1, 165-pound. On the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action with some arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses high effort. Tall balance point. Lands square with upright finish. (Max spin 1906; Avg 1806).
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Kyle Brown: RHP/OF, (2025) Flushing, MI. 6-foot-1, 165-pound. On the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action with some arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses high effort. Tall balance point. Lands square with upright finish. (Max spin 1906; Avg 1806).