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
Bradon Thrush: RHP/3B, (2024) Sylvania Northview, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound. Solid on the mound, showing some arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a consistent balance point with downhill shoulders. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2251; Avg 2175). His 11/5 curveball had some action. (Max spin 2008; Avg 1991).
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Bradon Thrush: RHP/3B, (2024) Sylvania Northview, OH. 6-foot, 165-pound. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.73. Solid on the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has an athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 77-80 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2348; Avg 2145). His 11/5 curveball (67-69) has sweeping action. (Max spin 2090; Avg 2059). Has tight late action on his 10/4 slider (71-71). (Max spin 2081; Avg 2040).
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Bradon Thrush: RHP/3B, (2024) Sylvania Northview, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound. Solid on the mound, showing some arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a consistent balance point with downhill shoulders. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2251; Avg 2175). His 11/5 curveball had some action. (Max spin 2008; Avg 1991).
Bradon Thrush: RHP/3B, (2024) Sylvania Northview, OH. 6-foot, 165-pound. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.73. Solid on the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has an athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 77-80 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2348; Avg 2145). His 11/5 curveball (67-69) has sweeping action. (Max spin 2090; Avg 2059). Has tight late action on his 10/4 slider (71-71). (Max spin 2081; Avg 2040).