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 Powell: RHP/SS, (2026) Lucasville Valley, OH. 5-foot-11, 143-pound. Solid on the mound, using a loose arm action he showed consistent arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2043; Avg 1964). Throws a 11/5 curveball that has gradual action. (Max spin 2031; Avg 1882).
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Carson Powell: RHP/SS, (2026) Lucasville Valley, OH. 5-foot-11, 143-pound. Solid on the mound, using a loose arm action he showed consistent arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2043; Avg 1964). Throws a 11/5 curveball that has gradual action. (Max spin 2031; Avg 1882).