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.
Drew Cunningham: OF/RHP, (2025) Anthony Wayne High School, OH. 6-foot-2, 165-pound. (63.7 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced strong stance with a smooth compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was developing, used a level swing plane and a back foot finish. Found lots of barrels through his round. Gap to gap approach. From the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 79 mph. Athletic smooth on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a short quick arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 1977; Avg 1945).
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Drew Cunningham: OF/RHP, (2025) Anthony Wayne High School, OH. 6-foot-2, 165-pound. (63.7 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced strong stance with a smooth compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was developing, used a level swing plane and a back foot finish. Found lots of barrels through his round. Gap to gap approach. From the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 79 mph. Athletic smooth on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a short quick arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 1977; Avg 1945).