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.
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.
Evan Puntieri: LHP/1B, (2028) Anthony Wayne, OH. 5-foot-6, 165-pound athletic frame. (60.4 mph bat speed average). (16.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is explosive, has a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. During his round he produced loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Advanced on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a longer loose arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1953; Avg 1785).
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Evan Puntieri: LHP/1B, (2028) Anthony Wayne, OH. 5-foot-6, 165-pound athletic frame. (60.4 mph bat speed average). (16.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is explosive, has a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. During his round he produced loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Advanced on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a longer loose arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. During his delivery balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1953; Avg 1785).