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.
Nathan Kramer: RHP/3B, (2027) ARCHBISHOP MCNICHOLAS HIGH SCHOOL, OH. 6-foot-4, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action while showing some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Displays downhill shoulders and a tall balance point. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2041; Avg 1968). His 10/4 slider has late action. (Max spin 1760; Avg 1737).
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Nathan Kramer: RHP/3B, (2027) ARCHBISHOP MCNICHOLAS HIGH SCHOOL, OH. 6-foot-4, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action while showing some arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Displays downhill shoulders and a tall balance point. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2041; Avg 1968). His 10/4 slider has late action. (Max spin 1760; Avg 1737).