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
Carson Hunter: RHP/SS, (2023) Crestview, OH. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Cutter (75-76 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 80-82 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2022; Avg 1920). Throws a 11/5 curveball (69-70) with some sweeping action. (Max spin 2406; Avg 2348). He had slight action on his changeup (72-73).
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Carson Hunter: RHP/SS, (2023) Crestview, OH. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Cutter (75-76 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 80-82 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2022; Avg 1920). Throws a 11/5 curveball (69-70) with some sweeping action. (Max spin 2406; Avg 2348). He had slight action on his changeup (72-73).