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 Goetz: RHP/1B, (2022) Watkins Memorial, OH. 6-foot-3, 175-pound. Solid on the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Downhill shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-79 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1958; Avg 1832). He shows slight action on his changeup (70-72). Threw a 10/4 slider (70-72) with some action. (Max spin 1953; Avg 1912).
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Lane Goetz: RHP/1B, (2022) Watkins Memorial, OH. 6-foot-3, 175-pound. Solid on the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Downhill shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-79 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1958; Avg 1832). He shows slight action on his changeup (70-72). Threw a 10/4 slider (70-72) with some action. (Max spin 1953; Avg 1912).