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
2026 Edmonton Future Games Trials
Easton Gruending, AHP Academy, 2026 Iowa Western CC
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-8, 200-pounds.
Fastball: 85-88mph, 2106rpm (T2320), 12.2” IVB, -1.3” HB, 40% Strike%.
Curveball: 70-72mph, 2071rpm (T2112), -10.4” IVB, -10.6” HB.
Slider: 71-73mph, 1961rpm (T1978), 50% Strike%.
Splitter: 76mph, 845rpm (~811), 3.1” IVB, 3.7” HB.
Sinker: 81-84.6mph, 1876rpm, 33% Strike%.