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.
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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
Jackson Cole: RHP/SS, (2021) Porter, OK. 6-foot-1, 180-pound. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.29. Average on the mound, where he showed quick arm speed, also used a short arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Up-tempo delivery and uses high effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 79-81 mph and topped out at 81 mph; had a some control that shows straight movement. His changeup showed fading action. His curveball showed early action.
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Jackson Cole: RHP/SS, (2021) Porter, OK. 6-foot-1, 180-pound. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.29. Average on the mound, where he showed quick arm speed, also used a short arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Up-tempo delivery and uses high effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 79-81 mph and topped out at 81 mph; had a some control that shows straight movement. His changeup showed fading action. His curveball showed early action.