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
Nate Ferrel: SS/RHP, (2024) Northmont, OH. 5-foot-10, 155-pound lean build. (61.7 mph bat speed average). (18.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced crouched stance with a quick load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits a simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 67 mph; had a clean exchange, consistent footwork, and sure hands. Fielded the ball to the side with developing movement laterally. From a ¾ slot, showed some accuracy to the base with a consistent arm action. Solid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action while showing good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has a consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Has glove side command and tailing action with straight movement. (Max spin 1627; Avg 1572).
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Nate Ferrel: SS/RHP, (2024) Northmont, OH. 5-foot-10, 155-pound lean build. (61.7 mph bat speed average). (18.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced crouched stance with a quick load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is efficient, exhibits a simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 67 mph; had a clean exchange, consistent footwork, and sure hands. Fielded the ball to the side with developing movement laterally. From a ¾ slot, showed some accuracy to the base with a consistent arm action. Solid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action while showing good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has a consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Has glove side command and tailing action with straight movement. (Max spin 1627; Avg 1572).