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
Drew Bailey: RHP/SS, (2026) Wapakoneta, OH. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. (57.7 mph bat speed average). (17.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a crouched stance with a compact load, then used a short stride. Had a simple swing plane, raw bat speed and high finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Raw in the infield, his best throw was registered at 64 mph; has average feet, a developing exchange, and firm hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic developing movement laterally. Decent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a short arm action. Projectable on the mound, showed developing arm speed, also used a consistent arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and shows decent effort. Has a consistent balance point with even shoulders. Lands closed with a clean finish. Has a straight fastball that shows cutting action and arm side control. (Max spin 1861; Avg 1738).
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Drew Bailey: RHP/SS, (2026) Wapakoneta, OH. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. (57.7 mph bat speed average). (17.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a crouched stance with a compact load, then used a short stride. Had a simple swing plane, raw bat speed and high finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Raw in the infield, his best throw was registered at 64 mph; has average feet, a developing exchange, and firm hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic developing movement laterally. Decent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a short arm action. Projectable on the mound, showed developing arm speed, also used a consistent arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Stretch only type pitcher and shows decent effort. Has a consistent balance point with even shoulders. Lands closed with a clean finish. Has a straight fastball that shows cutting action and arm side control. (Max spin 1861; Avg 1738).