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
Austin Elkins: RHP/OF, (2024) Williamsburg, OH. 5-foot-10, 172-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2551; Avg 2470). Throws a 10/4 slider with late action. (Max spin 2519; Avg 2260).
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Austin Elkins: RHP/OF, (2024) Williamsburg, OH. 5-foot-10, 172-pound. Solid on the mound, showing some arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2607; Avg 2461). Shows gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2355; Avg 2218). Throws a 10/4 slider that has late tight action. (Max spin 2604; Avg 2425).
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Austin Elkins: RHP/OF, (2024) Williamsburg, OH. 5-foot-10, 172-pound. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2551; Avg 2470). Throws a 10/4 slider with late action. (Max spin 2519; Avg 2260).
Austin Elkins: RHP/OF, (2024) Williamsburg, OH. 5-foot-10, 172-pound. Solid on the mound, showing some arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands soft with balanced finish. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2607; Avg 2461). Shows gradual action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 2355; Avg 2218). Throws a 10/4 slider that has late tight action. (Max spin 2604; Avg 2425).