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.
Connor Fecher: RHP, (2025) Anderson, OH. 6-foot-2, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed strong balance point and downhill shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2089; Avg 1989). Had late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2152; Avg 2074).
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Connor Fecher: RHP, (2025) Anderson, OH. 6-foot-2, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed strong balance point and downhill shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2089; Avg 1989). Had late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2152; Avg 2074).