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.
Joshua Kupetz: RHP/OF, (2022) Stow Munroe Falls, OH. 6-foot-1, 155-pound lean athletic frame. Solid on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed a consistent balance point. Changeup (69-71 mph). Threw his fastball 73-77 mph; showed consistent control with straight movement. Showed a 10/4 curveball (65-67) with sweeping action.
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Joshua Kupetz: RHP/OF, (2022) Stow Munroe Falls, OH. 6-foot-1, 155-pound lean athletic frame. Solid on the mound, showed developing arm speed with a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed a consistent balance point. Changeup (69-71 mph). Threw his fastball 73-77 mph; showed consistent control with straight movement. Showed a 10/4 curveball (65-67) with sweeping action.