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
Gunner Long, Timber Creek (TX), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP Upside present, around zone with stuff. Physically can gain strength. Like the upside to arm speed with added strength and throwing program. Will get better. Body: 6-2, 142-pounds. Lean, lanky build with opportunities to a strength present. Delivery: Solid delivery with no major concerns. 1st base side start, slight cross step working to middle of slope. Spin off finish, can improve directionally some out front. Arm Action: RH. OH slot with compact arm circle, works well. Upside to arm speed with strength, throwing program. FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Solid spin rate showing some carry, expect to improve with added velo. Tail/sink down to arm side. Strike thrower. I T2634, 2469 average rpm. CB: 74-74 mph. Short breaking action, looks more like slider than CB. Shows some feel for pitch. Around zone. T2552, 2548 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP Upside present, around zone with stuff. Physically can gain strength. Like the upside to arm speed with added strength and throwing program. Will get better.
Body: 6-2, 142-pounds. Lean, lanky build with opportunities to a strength present.
Delivery: Solid delivery with no major concerns. 1st base side start, slight cross step working to middle of slope. Spin off finish, can improve directionally some out front.
Arm Action: RH. OH slot with compact arm circle, works well. Upside to arm speed with strength, throwing program.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Solid spin rate showing some carry, expect to improve with added velo. Tail/sink down to arm side. Strike thrower. I T2634, 2469 average rpm.
CB: 74-74 mph. Short breaking action, looks more like slider than CB. Shows some feel for pitch. Around zone. T2552, 2548 average rpm.