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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Chris Dawson: RHP, (2024) Milford, OH. RHP Commit, 5-foot-10, 160-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Showed slight running action. His changeup had some fading action. Shows late action on his 10/4 slider.
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Chris Dawson: RHP, (2024) Milford, OH. 5-foot-10, 155-pound. Solid on the mound, used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a strong balance point and downhill shoulders. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1994; Avg 1895). Showed a 10/4 slider with late tight action. (Max spin 2378; Avg 2314).
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Chris Dawson: RHP, (2024) Milford, OH. RHP Commit, 5-foot-10, 160-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Showed slight running action. His changeup had some fading action. Shows late action on his 10/4 slider.
Chris Dawson: RHP, (2024) Milford, OH. 5-foot-10, 155-pound. Solid on the mound, used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a strong balance point and downhill shoulders. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1994; Avg 1895). Showed a 10/4 slider with late tight action. (Max spin 2378; Avg 2314).