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
True Freshman. The right-hander worked his fastball up to 84.6 mph (T2342 RPM), sitting in the 82-84 range throughout his ‘pen. He showed a knack for spinning the breaking ball, averaging over 2,600 RPM (T2818 RPM), playing with depth off an 11/5 plane, 68-70 mph. His changeup flashed heavy fading action at times, 73-75 mph.
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True Freshman. The right-hander worked his fastball up to 84.6 mph (T2342 RPM), sitting in the 82-84 range throughout his ‘pen. He showed a knack for spinning the breaking ball, averaging over 2,600 RPM (T2818 RPM), playing with depth off an 11/5 plane, 68-70 mph. His changeup flashed heavy fading action at times, 73-75 mph.