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
Jonah Monnes: LHP/OF, (2025) South Kingstown, RI. 5-foot-11, 160-pound athletic build. (66.5 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced strong stance with a smooth handsy load, then used a controlled stride. Has a loose swing plane, efficient bat speed and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Capable from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 83 mph; shows a clean exchange, quick feet, and twitchy hands. Fielded the ball to the side with athletic movement laterally. Used a short very quick arm action and uninterrupted slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.11. Advanced on the mound, showed lightning quick arm speed with a loose clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses decent effort. Showed strong balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic recoil finish. (Max spin 2228; Avg 2141).
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Jonah Monnes: LHP/OF, (2025) South Kingstown, RI. 5-foot-11, 160-pound athletic build. (66.5 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced strong stance with a smooth handsy load, then used a controlled stride. Has a loose swing plane, efficient bat speed and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Capable from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 83 mph; shows a clean exchange, quick feet, and twitchy hands. Fielded the ball to the side with athletic movement laterally. Used a short very quick arm action and uninterrupted slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.11. Advanced on the mound, showed lightning quick arm speed with a loose clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses decent effort. Showed strong balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic recoil finish. (Max spin 2228; Avg 2141).