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
Lane Casey: RHP/1B, (2021) Mechanicsburg, OH. Bluffton University Commit, 6-foot-3, 213-pound physical frame. On the mound, had a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle with good arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Has a strong balance point. Sat with his fastball at 79-81 mph; had arm side control and running action. Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball (66-67). Has fading action and arm side command on his changeup (65-68).
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Lane Casey: RHP/1B, (2021) Mechanicsburg, OH. Bluffton University Commit, 6-foot-3, 213-pound physical frame. On the mound, had a quick arm action and a ¾ arm angle with good arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Has a strong balance point. Sat with his fastball at 79-81 mph; had arm side control and running action. Has gradual action on his 11/5 curveball (66-67). Has fading action and arm side command on his changeup (65-68).