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.
Mason Raade: C/RHP, (2027) Zeeland East, MI. 6-foot-1, 215-pound. (69.3 mph bat speed average). (18.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide active stance with a compact load, then uses a short stride. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 71 mph; had firm hands, a lengthy transfer, and in control consistent footwork. he had a pop time of 2.05-2.12. Some flexibility and wide staggered setup. (Max spin 2229; Avg 2015).
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Mason Raade: C/RHP, (2027) Zeeland East, MI. 6-foot-1, 215-pound. (69.3 mph bat speed average). (18.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide active stance with a compact load, then uses a short stride. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 71 mph; had firm hands, a lengthy transfer, and in control consistent footwork. he had a pop time of 2.05-2.12. Some flexibility and wide staggered setup. (Max spin 2229; Avg 2015).