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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Michael Banks: 3B/1B, (2027) Barberton, OH. 5-foot-9, 189-pound sturdy build. (56.8 mph bat speed average). (16.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a quiet open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Had above average bat speed, upward swing plane and high finish. He created some loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 69 mph; showed firm hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Showed decent accuracy to the bag with a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Solid capable on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action with good arm speed. Stretch only type pitcher who uses decent effort. He has in line shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands closed with recoil finish. (Max spin 2022; Avg 1945).
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Michael Banks: 3B/1B, (2027) Barberton, OH. 5-foot-9, 189-pound sturdy build. (56.8 mph bat speed average). (16.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a quiet open stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Had above average bat speed, upward swing plane and high finish. He created some loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 69 mph; showed firm hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Showed decent accuracy to the bag with a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Solid capable on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action with good arm speed. Stretch only type pitcher who uses decent effort. He has in line shoulders and an athletic balance point. Lands closed with recoil finish. (Max spin 2022; Avg 1945).