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
Joshua Tribble: 1B/LHP, (2026) Oakwood, OH. 6-foot-2, 165-pound. (63.7 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced quiet stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 79 mph; shows a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, used a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1817; Avg 1692). Has some action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 1658; Avg 1576). Had late action on his 2/8 slider. (Max spin 1857; Avg 1749).
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Joshua Tribble: 1B/LHP, (2026) Oakwood High School, OH. 6-foot-2, 165-pound. (63.5 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in an active pre-loaded stance with a small tight load, then uses a quick small stride. During his round he produced some loud contact and found a few barrels. Solid capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 68 mph; had choppy in control footwork, a clean fluid exchange, and soft consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Smooth capable on the mound, has quick arm speed and throws with a long arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed tall consistent balance point and even shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. (Max spin 1857; Avg 1704).
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Joshua Tribble: 1B/LHP, (2026) Oakwood, OH. 6-foot-2, 165-pound. (63.7 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced quiet stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 79 mph; shows a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, used a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1817; Avg 1692). Has some action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 1658; Avg 1576). Had late action on his 2/8 slider. (Max spin 1857; Avg 1749).
Joshua Tribble: 1B/LHP, (2026) Oakwood High School, OH. 6-foot-2, 165-pound. (63.5 mph bat speed average). (19.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in an active pre-loaded stance with a small tight load, then uses a quick small stride. During his round he produced some loud contact and found a few barrels. Solid capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 68 mph; had choppy in control footwork, a clean fluid exchange, and soft consistent hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Smooth capable on the mound, has quick arm speed and throws with a long arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed tall consistent balance point and even shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. (Max spin 1857; Avg 1704).