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.
Matthew Barch: RHP/1B, (2025) Springboro, OH. 6-foot-6, 205-pound. Solid on the mound, had a loose long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1667; Avg 1440). His 11/5 curveball had gradual action. (Max spin 1930; Avg 1846).
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RHP/1B, (2025) Springboro, OH. 6-foot-5, 195-pound projectable long frame. Solid on the mound, showed a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle with some arm speed Stretch only type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed in line shoulders. Displayed a falling off finish Cutter (67-70 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 72-75 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1809; Avg 1654). Had some action on his 11/5 curveball (64-65). (Max spin 1759; Avg 1759).
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Matthew Barch: RHP/1B, (2025) Springboro, OH. 6-foot-6, 205-pound. Solid on the mound, had a loose long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1667; Avg 1440). His 11/5 curveball had gradual action. (Max spin 1930; Avg 1846).
RHP/1B, (2025) Springboro, OH. 6-foot-5, 195-pound projectable long frame. Solid on the mound, showed a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle with some arm speed Stretch only type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed in line shoulders. Displayed a falling off finish Cutter (67-70 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 72-75 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1809; Avg 1654). Had some action on his 11/5 curveball (64-65). (Max spin 1759; Avg 1759).