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 O'Connell: LHP/1B, (2022) Dublin Jerome, OH. 6-foot-3, 200-pound projectable frame. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 8.12. On the mound, used a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has an athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 74-76 mph; shows arm side control and running action. His changeup (73-75) has arm side control and fading action. His 1/7 slider (66-68) had gradual action.
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Will O'Connell: LHP/1B, (2022) Dublin Jerome, OH. 6-foot-3, 200-pound projectable frame. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 8.12. On the mound, used a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing good arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has an athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 74-76 mph; shows arm side control and running action. His changeup (73-75) has arm side control and fading action. His 1/7 slider (66-68) had gradual action.