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
Noah Johnson: RHP/OF, (2024) Utica Eisenhower, MI. 6-foot-2, 175-pound. (56.5 mph bat speed average). (17.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a slow small load, then uses a small leg kick. Has an upward rotational swing plane, average bat speed and a back foot finish. Found a few barrels with some loud contact. Opposite field approach. In the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 81 mph. Solid on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had an over-the-top arm angle with a short quick arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Balance point is tall with even shoulders during delivery. Lands closed and square with recoil finish. (Max spin 1948; Avg 1785).
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Noah Johnson: RHP/OF, (2024) Utica Eisenhower, MI. 6-foot-2, 175-pound. (56.5 mph bat speed average). (17.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a slow small load, then uses a small leg kick. Has an upward rotational swing plane, average bat speed and a back foot finish. Found a few barrels with some loud contact. Opposite field approach. In the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 81 mph. Solid on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had an over-the-top arm angle with a short quick arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Balance point is tall with even shoulders during delivery. Lands closed and square with recoil finish. (Max spin 1948; Avg 1785).