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
Adam Frump: RHP/OF, (2022) Blanchester, OH. 5-foot-6, 160-pound solid frame. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. Began in an athletic stance with a smooth quick load, then used a big leg kick. Bat speed was average, and displayed an upward swing plane. Athletic in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 82 mph; shows a clean exchange, athletic quick feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball one hand, movements laterally were athletic. On the mound, showing good arm speed he used a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 78-81 mph; has arm side control and running action. Throws a 11/5 curveball (66-68) that has gradual action. His changeup (70-72) has fading action and arm side control.
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Adam Frump: RHP/OF, (2022) Blanchester, OH. 5-foot-6, 160-pound solid frame. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. Began in an athletic stance with a smooth quick load, then used a big leg kick. Bat speed was average, and displayed an upward swing plane. Athletic in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 82 mph; shows a clean exchange, athletic quick feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball one hand, movements laterally were athletic. On the mound, showing good arm speed he used a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 78-81 mph; has arm side control and running action. Throws a 11/5 curveball (66-68) that has gradual action. His changeup (70-72) has fading action and arm side control.