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
Naton Herchock: RHP/OF, (2021) Marlow, OK. 6-foot-1, 190-pound proportional strength with some strength. On the mound, the right-hander works from an average tempo delivery with rhythm and a high leg kick before striding down the mound with quality leg drive. Arm action has moderate length in the back coming through a high-3/4 slot with whippyness and arm speed. Produced a fastball that came in at 85-87 mph and some arm-side run. Slider has 1//5 shape and some late bite at (75-76 mph).
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Naton Herchock: RHP/OF, (2021) Marlow, OK. 6-foot-1, 190-pound proportional strength with some strength. On the mound, the right-hander works from an average tempo delivery with rhythm and a high leg kick before striding down the mound with quality leg drive. Arm action has moderate length in the back coming through a high-3/4 slot with whippyness and arm speed. Produced a fastball that came in at 85-87 mph and some arm-side run. Slider has 1//5 shape and some late bite at (75-76 mph).