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
Shane Barger: 3B/RHP, (2022) Miamisburg, OH. 6-foot, 200-pound solid frame. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. Starts in a tall balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. Had a level swing plane and some bat speed. Found multiple barrels during his round. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 81 mph; has average feet, a fluid natural exchange, and sure hands. Solid in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 82 mph; had average footwork, consistent hands, and a fluid exchange. Solid on the mound, showed an short arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed a consistent balance point. Curveball (59-62 mph), changeup (65-67 mph), slider (64-65 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 77-80 mph.
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Shane Barger: 3B/RHP, (2022) Miamisburg, OH. 6-foot, 200-pound solid frame. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. Starts in a tall balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. Had a level swing plane and some bat speed. Found multiple barrels during his round. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 81 mph; has average feet, a fluid natural exchange, and sure hands. Solid in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 82 mph; had average footwork, consistent hands, and a fluid exchange. Solid on the mound, showed an short arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed a consistent balance point. Curveball (59-62 mph), changeup (65-67 mph), slider (64-65 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 77-80 mph.