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.
Tyler Fink: C/RHP, (2026) West Geauga, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound sturdy build. (63.8 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a small leg kick. Has efficient bat speed, on top swing plane and balanced finish. He found lots of barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 75 mph; had a fluid natural transfer, smooth footwork, and consistent hands. had consistent pop times of 2.08-2.14. Some flexibility and staggered setup. Had a consistent longer arm action and athletic slot with decent accuracy to the base. Smooth on the mound, used a longer arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing good developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Displays in line shoulders with an consistent balance point. Lands closed with upright finish. (Max spin 1862; Avg 1752).
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Tyler Fink: C/RHP, (2026) West Geauga, OH. 5-foot-8, 135-pound athletic build. (56.2 mph bat speed average). (17.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced crouched stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short small stride. Bat speed is quick developing, exhibits a simple swing plane and balanced finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle gap to gap approach. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 69 mph; shows a developing transfer, sure hands, and consistent feet. consistently had pop times of 2.15-2.28. Some flexibility and calm quiet setup. Had athletic slot and a firm arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Capable on the mound, had a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent developing arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses decent effort. Even shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1752; Avg 1551).
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Tyler Fink: C/RHP, (2026) West Geauga, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound sturdy build. (63.8 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a small leg kick. Has efficient bat speed, on top swing plane and balanced finish. He found lots of barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 75 mph; had a fluid natural transfer, smooth footwork, and consistent hands. had consistent pop times of 2.08-2.14. Some flexibility and staggered setup. Had a consistent longer arm action and athletic slot with decent accuracy to the base. Smooth on the mound, used a longer arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing good developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Displays in line shoulders with an consistent balance point. Lands closed with upright finish. (Max spin 1862; Avg 1752).
Tyler Fink: C/RHP, (2026) West Geauga, OH. 5-foot-8, 135-pound athletic build. (56.2 mph bat speed average). (17.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced crouched stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short small stride. Bat speed is quick developing, exhibits a simple swing plane and balanced finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle gap to gap approach. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 69 mph; shows a developing transfer, sure hands, and consistent feet. consistently had pop times of 2.15-2.28. Some flexibility and calm quiet setup. Had athletic slot and a firm arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Capable on the mound, had a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent developing arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses decent effort. Even shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1752; Avg 1551).