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
Ryan King: RHP/3B, (2023) Brother Rice, MI. 6-foot-4, 185-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and consistent arm speed. Stretch only feel type pitcher who uses decent effort. Lands square with upright finish. (Max spin 2151; Avg 2032).
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Ryan King: RHP/3B, (2023) Brother Rice, MI. 6-foot-4, 185-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a ¾ arm angle and consistent arm speed. Stretch only feel type pitcher who uses decent effort. Lands square with upright finish. (Max spin 2151; Avg 2032).