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
Hayden Smith, MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS SCHOOL (MS), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Long, developed frame with strength in the lower half. Delivery: Pimarily from windup, quick step to kick, hands above head during windup. Arm Action: RH. Long arm, loose with a 3/4 slot. FB: T83, 78-81 mph. Located in the zone, mostly straight with occasional run. T2079, 1829 average rpm. CB: 71-73 mph. Late break at the plate, 11-5 action. T1735, 1679 average rpm. SL: 71-74 mph. tightly spun with some late break. T1827, 1726 average rpm. CH: 72-75 mph. Depth at the plate, good change of speed, located in the zone. T1766, 1615 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-4, 210-pounds. Long, developed frame with strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Pimarily from windup, quick step to kick, hands above head during windup.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm, loose with a 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 78-81 mph. Located in the zone, mostly straight with occasional run. T2079, 1829 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Late break at the plate, 11-5 action. T1735, 1679 average rpm.
SL: 71-74 mph. tightly spun with some late break. T1827, 1726 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Depth at the plate, good change of speed, located in the zone. T1766, 1615 average rpm.