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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Garrett Zimmermann: RHP/1B, (2023) Sylvania Northview, OH. 6-foot-1, 205-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 82-85 mph; had slight running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2141; Avg 1934). Shows slurvey action on his 11/5 curveball (66-68). (Max spin 1654; Avg 1558). He shows fading action on his changeup (74-75).
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Garrett Zimmermann: RHP/1B, (2023) Sylvania Northview, OH. 6-foot-1, 205-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 82-85 mph; had slight running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2141; Avg 1934). Shows slurvey action on his 11/5 curveball (66-68). (Max spin 1654; Avg 1558). He shows fading action on his changeup (74-75).