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
Christopher Hales: RHP/3B, (2025) Northwestern, OH. 6-foot-1, 185-pound. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.85. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Has a strong balance point and downhill shoulders. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2095; Avg 2005). Threw a 11/5 curveball with some action. (Max spin 1931; Avg 1841). His 10/4 slider had late action. (Max spin 1868; Avg 1799).
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RHP/RHP, (2025) Northwestern, OH. 6-foot-1, 195-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands square with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 75-77 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2058; Avg 1999). His 11/5 curveball (56-57) has slight action. (Max spin 1963; Avg 1932). His changeup (63-64) has slight fading action.
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Christopher Hales: RHP/3B, (2025) Northwestern, OH. 6-foot-1, 185-pound. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.85. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Has a strong balance point and downhill shoulders. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2095; Avg 2005). Threw a 11/5 curveball with some action. (Max spin 1931; Avg 1841). His 10/4 slider had late action. (Max spin 1868; Avg 1799).
RHP/RHP, (2025) Northwestern, OH. 6-foot-1, 195-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands square with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 75-77 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2058; Avg 1999). His 11/5 curveball (56-57) has slight action. (Max spin 1963; Avg 1932). His changeup (63-64) has slight fading action.