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.
Ryan Place: C/RHP, (2024) Colerain, OH. 6-foot-1, 180-pound. (64.4 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, has a level swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 73 mph; showed a natural transfer, sure hands, and consistent feet. he had a pop time of 2.04-2.13. Clean setup with some flexibility. Showed a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2017; Avg 1940). Shows late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2004; Avg 1897).
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Ryan Place: C/RHP, (2024) Colerain, OH. 6-foot-1, 180-pound. (64.4 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Has efficient bat speed, level swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 73 mph; had a natural transfer, sure hands, and consistent footwork. recorded pop times of 2.04-2.13. Clean setup with some flexibility. Had a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2017; Avg 1940). His 10/4 slider had late action. (Max spin 2004; Avg 1897).
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Ryan Place: C/RHP, (2024) Colerain, OH. 6-foot-1, 180-pound. (64.4 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, has a level swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 73 mph; showed a natural transfer, sure hands, and consistent feet. he had a pop time of 2.04-2.13. Clean setup with some flexibility. Showed a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2017; Avg 1940). Shows late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2004; Avg 1897).
Ryan Place: C/RHP, (2024) Colerain, OH. 6-foot-1, 180-pound. (64.4 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Has efficient bat speed, level swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, throw downs to second were maxed at 73 mph; had a natural transfer, sure hands, and consistent footwork. recorded pop times of 2.04-2.13. Clean setup with some flexibility. Had a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2017; Avg 1940). His 10/4 slider had late action. (Max spin 2004; Avg 1897).