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.
Richard Cuzydlo: SS/RHP, (2024) Williamston, MI. 5-foot-11, 175-pound. (55.4 mph bat speed average). (16.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a crouched stance with a leg kick short. Had a long swing plane, and his bat speed was developing. Line drive up the middle approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 75 mph. On the mound, has low ¾ arm angle and developing arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed a tall consistent balance point. Lands closed with upright finish. (Max spin 1984; Avg 1943).
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Richard Cuzydlo: SS/RHP, (2024) Williamston, MI. 5-foot-11, 175-pound. (55.4 mph bat speed average). (16.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a crouched stance with a leg kick short. Had a long swing plane, and his bat speed was developing. Line drive up the middle approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 75 mph. On the mound, has low ¾ arm angle and developing arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed a tall consistent balance point. Lands closed with upright finish. (Max spin 1984; Avg 1943).