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
Ryan Barrett: RHP/3B, (2024) The Prout School, RI. 6-foot-1, 175-pound athletic projectable frame. (62.6 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a quick load, then used a small leg kick. Has quick efficient bat speed, short simple swing plane and balanced finish. During his round he produced a lot of loud contact and found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. Capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 75 mph; had soft sure hands, smooth consistent footwork, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Using a short quick arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the base from athletic slot. Confident on the mound, showed a consistent arm action and an over-the-top arm angle with good arm speed Stretch only type pitcher who uses decent effort. Has an athletic balance point with uphill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic recoil finish. (Max spin 2205; Avg 2157).
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Ryan Barrett: RHP/3B, (2024) The Prout School, RI. 6-foot-1, 175-pound athletic projectable frame. (62.6 mph bat speed average). (22.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a quick load, then used a small leg kick. Has quick efficient bat speed, short simple swing plane and balanced finish. During his round he produced a lot of loud contact and found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. Capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 75 mph; had soft sure hands, smooth consistent footwork, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Using a short quick arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the base from athletic slot. Confident on the mound, showed a consistent arm action and an over-the-top arm angle with good arm speed Stretch only type pitcher who uses decent effort. Has an athletic balance point with uphill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic recoil finish. (Max spin 2205; Avg 2157).