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.
Michael Murphy: RHP/3B, (2023) Mason High School, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Athletic on the mound, using a long arm action he showed good arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and in line shoulders. Shows a falling off finish. Curveball (71-74 mph), potential to be well above average. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-86 mph. More in the tank. High follow 2023.
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Michael Murphy: RHP/3B, (2023) Mason High School, OH. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. Athletic on the mound, using a long arm action he showed good arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and in line shoulders. Shows a falling off finish. Curveball (71-74 mph), potential to be well above average. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-86 mph. More in the tank. High follow 2023.