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.
2024 RHP Thomas Harmsworth was one of the better arms we saw out of the Ontario Nationals. Making 3 appearances throughout the trip, Thomas was able to showcase his high pitch ability, consistently attacking hitters early in counts and showing feel with all 3 of his pitches. CB has a vertical look to it, generating swing and miss with it. There was no shortage of strikes when Harmsworth was on the mound. An uncommitted 2024 RHP, who can work deep into appearances and throw multiple pitches for strikes.
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