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
Jordan Hipsher: LHP/1B, (2023) Franklin, OH. 6-foot-1, 178-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2231; Avg 2097). Shows some swing and miss action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 2311; Avg 2265).
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Jordan Hipsher: LHP/1B, (2023) Franklin, OH. 6-foot-1, 178-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2231; Avg 2097). Has some swing and miss action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 2311; Avg 2265).
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Jordan Hipsher: LHP/1B, (2023) Franklin, OH. 6-foot-1, 178-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2231; Avg 2097). Shows some swing and miss action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 2311; Avg 2265).
Jordan Hipsher: LHP/1B, (2023) Franklin, OH. 6-foot-1, 178-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2231; Avg 2097). Has some swing and miss action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 2311; Avg 2265).