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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Tyler Koger: OF/RHP, (2025) Norton, OH. 6-foot-1, 170-pound projectable lanky frame. (63.5 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was above average, showed a level swing plane and level finish. Found a few barrels with some loud contact. Base hit approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 66 mph. Solid his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 77 mph; showed consistent feet, developing hands, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Had a high ¾ slot and a compact arm action with decent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle with a short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses max effort. Balance is tall point with an in line shoulders in his delivery. Lands open with a clean finish. (Max spin 1733; Avg 1703).
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Tyler Koger: OF/RHP, (2025) Norton, OH. 6-foot-1, 170-pound projectable lanky frame. (63.5 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was above average, showed a level swing plane and level finish. Found a few barrels with some loud contact. Base hit approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 66 mph. Solid his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 77 mph; showed consistent feet, developing hands, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Had a high ¾ slot and a compact arm action with decent accuracy to the bag. Capable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle with a short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses max effort. Balance is tall point with an in line shoulders in his delivery. Lands open with a clean finish. (Max spin 1733; Avg 1703).