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
Thomas Simon: LHP/OF, (2022) Edison, OH. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. During batting practice, Simon had an exit velocity of 80 mph. Recorded an outfield position velocity of 77 mph. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.98 60-yard dash. On the mound, sat with his fastball at 78-81 mph and topped out at 81 mph. Curveball (61-63 mph).
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Thomas Simon: LHP/OF, (2022) Edison, OH. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. In the box, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 80 mph. Compact stroke from the left side with above average hand speed and the ability to spin the ball naturally to the middle of the field. In the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 77 mph. Functionally athletic with ball skills. Arm should continue to to add velo with maturity. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.98. On the mound, threw his fastball 78-81 mph with a max of 81 mph. Much like in the outfield velocity will continue to add. Fastball showed regular run. Curveball (61-63 mph) big, 1/7 shape that he showed some feel for. .
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Thomas Simon: LHP/OF, (2022) Edison, OH. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. During batting practice, Simon had an exit velocity of 80 mph. Recorded an outfield position velocity of 77 mph. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.98 60-yard dash. On the mound, sat with his fastball at 78-81 mph and topped out at 81 mph. Curveball (61-63 mph).
Thomas Simon: LHP/OF, (2022) Edison, OH. 6-foot-1, 170-pound. In the box, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 80 mph. Compact stroke from the left side with above average hand speed and the ability to spin the ball naturally to the middle of the field. In the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 77 mph. Functionally athletic with ball skills. Arm should continue to to add velo with maturity. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.98. On the mound, threw his fastball 78-81 mph with a max of 81 mph. Much like in the outfield velocity will continue to add. Fastball showed regular run. Curveball (61-63 mph) big, 1/7 shape that he showed some feel for. .