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
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Auburn commit. Broad shouldered, athletic at 6-foot-2 190-pounds with some room to fill out. Fastball sat 88-91 with armside run. Flashed a break with big, gradual 2/8 bite at 71-74. Works extremely quick. The game he threw in versus Justin Szestowicki was in the 5th inning in 45 minutes. Up tempo, clean, repeatable mechanics.
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Auburn commit. Broad shouldered, athletic at 6-foot-2 190-pounds with some room to fill out. Fastball sat 88-91 with armside run. Flashed a break with big, gradual 2/8 bite at 71-74. Works extremely quick. The game he threw in versus Justin Szestowicki was in the 5th inning in 45 minutes. Up tempo, clean, repeatable mechanics.