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
Nathan Prucha: RHP/RHP, (2025) Hudson, OH. 6-foot-4, 155-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose longer arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Displays even shoulders and a tall balance point. Lands square. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2204; Avg 2123). His 11/5 curveball has gradual action. (Max spin 1640; Avg 1607). His 10/4 slider showed some action. (Max spin 1594; Avg 1527).
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Nathan Prucha: RHP/OF, (2025) Hudson, OH. 6-foot-3, 150-pound lanky projectable frame. Had a consistent arm action and an-over-the-top slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showing good consistent arm speed he had a clean arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Displays uphill shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1975; Avg 1871).
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Nathan Prucha: RHP/RHP, (2025) Hudson, OH. 6-foot-4, 155-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose longer arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Displays even shoulders and a tall balance point. Lands square. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2204; Avg 2123). His 11/5 curveball has gradual action. (Max spin 1640; Avg 1607). His 10/4 slider showed some action. (Max spin 1594; Avg 1527).
Nathan Prucha: RHP/OF, (2025) Hudson, OH. 6-foot-3, 150-pound lanky projectable frame. Had a consistent arm action and an-over-the-top slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showing good consistent arm speed he had a clean arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Displays uphill shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1975; Avg 1871).