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
Andrew Prestel: RHP, (2025) Bishop Fenwick High School, OH. 6-foot-3, 155-pound. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.3. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Has a tall balance point and even shoulders. Lands square. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2303; Avg 2186). Shows late tight action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2374; Avg 2260).
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Andrew Prestel: RHP, (2025) Bishop Fenwick High School, OH. 6-foot-3, 155-pound. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.3. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Has a tall balance point and even shoulders. Lands square. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2303; Avg 2186). Shows late tight action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2374; Avg 2260).