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
Samuel Dawson: RHP/1B, (2024) Reynoldsburg High School, OH. RHP Commit, 6-foot-2, 165-pound. Solid on the mound, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders and a tall balance point. Showed slight running action. His 10/4 slider showed late action.
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Samuel Dawson: RHP/1B, (2024) Reynoldsburg High School, OH. RHP Commit, 6-foot-2, 165-pound. Solid on the mound, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders and a tall balance point. Showed slight running action. His 10/4 slider showed late action.