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.
Another pitcher within the AHP program that has had a productive offseason is reclassed 2025 Lucas Verhoeven. It starts with a big velocity jump, the 6-foot-0, 180-pound RHP is now up to 87 mph with the fastball. Out of a high ¾ slot, Verhoeven has plenty of carry up in the zone with the fastball that pairs well with a fading changeup and a downer curveball. With a spin rate north of 2400 rpm, he has over -8 inches of induced vertical break on that curveball. This repertoire allows him to work in different areas of the zone while generating lots of swing & miss in the process. Verhoeven will be an uncommitted arm to follow this season.
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