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
Will Nash: SS/RHP, (2024) St. Charles Preparatory, OH. 6-foot-2, 170-pound projectable athletic build. (67.0 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick explosive, has a short uphill swing plane and good extension on his balanced finish. In the round he found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Advanced in the infield, his best throw was registered at 84 mph; had consistent in control footwork, next level hands, and a quick clean exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. From athletic slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a short compact arm action. Athletic projectable on the mound, using a loose clean arm action he showed quick consistent arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses decent effort. Balance is tall point with an even shoulders in his delivery. Lands open with recoil finish. (Max spin 2271; Avg 2218).
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SS/RHP, (2024) St. Charles Preparatory, OH. 6-foot-2, 170-pound. (66.0 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then used a controlled leg kick. Bat speed is quick, has a loose uphill swing plane and balanced finish. Solid showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 90 mph; has soft hands, rhythmic feet, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. On the mound, showed a loose quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2161; Avg 1911). His 11/5 curveball had gradual sweeping action. (Max spin 1909; Avg 1870). His 10/4 slider had late tight action. (Max spin 1924; Avg 1924).
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Will Nash: SS/RHP, (2024) St. Charles Preparatory, OH. 6-foot-2, 170-pound projectable athletic build. (67.0 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick explosive, has a short uphill swing plane and good extension on his balanced finish. In the round he found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Advanced in the infield, his best throw was registered at 84 mph; had consistent in control footwork, next level hands, and a quick clean exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. From athletic slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a short compact arm action. Athletic projectable on the mound, using a loose clean arm action he showed quick consistent arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses decent effort. Balance is tall point with an even shoulders in his delivery. Lands open with recoil finish. (Max spin 2271; Avg 2218).
SS/RHP, (2024) St. Charles Preparatory, OH. 6-foot-2, 170-pound. (66.0 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then used a controlled leg kick. Bat speed is quick, has a loose uphill swing plane and balanced finish. Solid showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 90 mph; has soft hands, rhythmic feet, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. On the mound, showed a loose quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2161; Avg 1911). His 11/5 curveball had gradual sweeping action. (Max spin 1909; Avg 1870). His 10/4 slider had late tight action. (Max spin 1924; Avg 1924).