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.
Jordon Houck: LHP, (2025) Lakota West High School, OH. 6-foot, 190-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. He has downhill shoulders and an athletic balance point. Has some running action. (Max spin 1683; Avg 1553). Shows gradual action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 1643; Avg 1509). Threw a 2/8 slider with some action. (Max spin 1449; Avg 1382).
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Jordon Houck: LHP, (2025) Lakota West High School, OH. 6-foot, 190-pound. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. He has downhill shoulders and an athletic balance point. Has some running action. (Max spin 1683; Avg 1553). Shows gradual action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 1643; Avg 1509). Threw a 2/8 slider with some action. (Max spin 1449; Avg 1382).