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.
Goode got the start for Hermitage and although he did not establish a great feel for the strike zone he definitely had some intrigue to the arm and actions. Athletic mover on the mound that moved with ease. Short arm circle and threw from a high three-quarter arm slot. The fastball sat 78-80 and touched 81 mph a few times in his short work. Showed a 67-69 mph breaking ball that had bigger 12/6 shape and had above average feel for that pitch. Did not get in many plus counts and did not use it to get ahead of hitters, but it did show some promise down the road. Threw one and third innings and three of his four outs were strikeouts. Interesting athlete to keep an eye on.
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Goode got the start for Hermitage and although he did not establish a great feel for the strike zone he definitely had some intrigue to the arm and actions. Athletic mover on the mound that moved with ease. Short arm circle and threw from a high three-quarter arm slot. The fastball sat 78-80 and touched 81 mph a few times in his short work. Showed a 67-69 mph breaking ball that had bigger 12/6 shape and had above average feel for that pitch. Did not get in many plus counts and did not use it to get ahead of hitters, but it did show some promise down the road. Threw one and third innings and three of his four outs were strikeouts. Interesting athlete to keep an eye on.