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
AJ Newell, Southwest Christian (MN), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Follow on Mound Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Delivery: Slight hybrid start, small steps with hand rhythm, tall anc coiled balance position, smooth tempo and lands clean Arm Action: RH. Long and whippy arm action, closed shoulders, lengthy inverted w, rotates, 3/4 slot FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Heavy run T2310, 2214 average rpm. CB: 69-70 mph. Good break, feel T2600, 2527 average rpm. SL: 70-71 mph. Sweep T2553, 2495 average rpm. CH: 77-78 mph. Firm drop T2165, 2112 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B Follow on Mound
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Slight hybrid start, small steps with hand rhythm, tall anc coiled balance position, smooth tempo and lands clean
Arm Action: RH. Long and whippy arm action, closed shoulders, lengthy inverted w, rotates, 3/4 slot
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. Heavy run T2310, 2214 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Good break, feel T2600, 2527 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Sweep T2553, 2495 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Firm drop T2165, 2112 average rpm.