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.
Caiden Swecker: RHP/1B, (2026) Old Fort High School, OH. 6-foot-2, 190-pound. (63.6 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall wide stance with a smooth load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is developing, uses an uphill swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls during the round. Pull side approach. While in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph. Projectable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had an over-the-top arm angle and a quick arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders with a athletic balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 1747; Avg 1716).
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Caiden Swecker: RHP/1B, (2026) Old Fort High School, OH. 6-foot-2, 190-pound. (63.6 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall wide stance with a smooth load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed is developing, uses an uphill swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls during the round. Pull side approach. While in the infield, made throws up to 73 mph. Projectable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had an over-the-top arm angle and a quick arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. Displays downhill shoulders with a athletic balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 1747; Avg 1716).