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.
Jake Grdic: RHP/OF, (2022) Canfield, OH. 6-foot-5, 210-pound. On the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action while showing quick arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Threw his fastball 79-82 mph; has a tight fastball that shows running action and very consistent control. (Max spin 2052; Avg 1851). Threw a 10/4 curveball (65-68) with gradual action. (Max spin 1845; Avg 1631).
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Jake Grdic: RHP/OF, (2022) Canfield, OH. 6-foot-5, 210-pound. On the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-82 mph; shows running action and very consistent command with tight movement. Threw a 10/4 curveball (65-68) with gradual action.
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Jake Grdic: RHP/OF, (2022) Canfield, OH. 6-foot-5, 210-pound. On the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action while showing quick arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Threw his fastball 79-82 mph; has a tight fastball that shows running action and very consistent control. (Max spin 2052; Avg 1851). Threw a 10/4 curveball (65-68) with gradual action. (Max spin 1845; Avg 1631).
Jake Grdic: RHP/OF, (2022) Canfield, OH. 6-foot-5, 210-pound. On the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-82 mph; shows running action and very consistent command with tight movement. Threw a 10/4 curveball (65-68) with gradual action.