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.
Aaron Crowley: LHP/OF, (2025) Perrysburg High School, OH. 6-foot-4, 200-pound. (67.7 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall strong stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was quick, had a short simple swing plane and good extension on his balanced finish. He barreled up lots of balls during the round. Gap to gap approach. In the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 77 mph. Projectable athletic on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a short quick arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has a tall strong balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 2093; Avg 1979).
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Aaron Crowley: LHP/OF, (2025) Perrysburg High School, OH. 6-foot-4, 200-pound. (67.7 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall strong stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was quick, had a short simple swing plane and good extension on his balanced finish. He barreled up lots of balls during the round. Gap to gap approach. In the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 77 mph. Projectable athletic on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a short quick arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has a tall strong balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 2093; Avg 1979).