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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
So. RHP Justin Schnell (Milton, WI) had one of the louder showings on the entire day. 6-foot-2, 180-pounds with a trim build and room to add strength. Schnell works with a medium leg-lift into balance point before moving in-line down the mound with a slight back knee bend, long reach out of the glove with a ¾ release. The fastball sat 87-89 mph, topping out at 89.6 mph with life out of the hand. Slider showed short 10/4 shape with developing spin, 78-80 mph. Changeup is a quality offering at 80-81 mph, kept mostly below the zone with running action.
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