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
Hayden Masenheimer: RHP/OF, (2025) Lebanon, OH. 5-foot-10, 168-pound. (61.6 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Had efficient bat speed, loose level swing plane and high finish. Solid in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 84 mph; had quick footwork, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Had a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Had some sinking action. (Max spin 2463; Avg 2300). Shows slight late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2152; Avg 2043).
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Hayden Masenheimer: RHP/OF, (2025) Lebanon, OH. 5-foot-7, 136-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 76 mph. (55.9 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a quick load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed was developing, displayed a flat level swing plane and level balanced finish. His best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 76 mph; shows athletic quick feet, soft hands, and a quick natural exchange. To the side one hand fielding mechanics. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose compact arm action while showing quick arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Curveball (59-60 mph), changeup (61-63 mph), slider (57-60 mph). Threw his fastball 70-71 mph. Had cutting action. (Max spin 2082; Avg 2054).
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Hayden Masenheimer: RHP/OF, (2025) Lebanon, OH. 5-foot-10, 168-pound. (61.6 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Had efficient bat speed, loose level swing plane and high finish. Solid in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 84 mph; had quick footwork, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Had a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Had some sinking action. (Max spin 2463; Avg 2300). Shows slight late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2152; Avg 2043).
Hayden Masenheimer: RHP/OF, (2025) Lebanon, OH. 5-foot-7, 136-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 76 mph. (55.9 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a quick load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed was developing, displayed a flat level swing plane and level balanced finish. His best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 76 mph; shows athletic quick feet, soft hands, and a quick natural exchange. To the side one hand fielding mechanics. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose compact arm action while showing quick arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Curveball (59-60 mph), changeup (61-63 mph), slider (57-60 mph). Threw his fastball 70-71 mph. Had cutting action. (Max spin 2082; Avg 2054).