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
Colton Teepe: SS/2B, (2026) Urbana, OH. 6-foot-2, 150-pound projectable athletic build. (67.9 mph bat speed average). (22.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a slow load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is above average, displays a short level swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive approach. Smooth while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 76 mph; shows a quick exchange, consistent smooth feet, and soft hands. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Used a short arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Solid on the mound, showing some arm speed he used a ¾ an over-the-top arm angle and a short arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Showed tailing action and feel control with heavy movement. (Max spin 1953; Avg 1836).
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Colton Teepe: SS/2B, (2026) Urbana, OH. 6-foot-2, 150-pound projectable athletic build. (67.9 mph bat speed average). (22.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a slow load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is above average, displays a short level swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive approach. Smooth while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 76 mph; shows a quick exchange, consistent smooth feet, and soft hands. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Used a short arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Solid on the mound, showing some arm speed he used a ¾ an over-the-top arm angle and a short arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic finish. Showed tailing action and feel control with heavy movement. (Max spin 1953; Avg 1836).