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
Angel Sanchez Jr, Homeschool (AZ) (AZ), 2030 Positional Profile: SS/OF Body: 5-10, 149.5-pounds. Hit: LHH. Simple gather with a scap load and weight working into the backside. Smooth, controlled swing. Drove the baseball to the opposite field consistently and caught the ball deep with good direction. Showed bat speed and worked through the zone with a clean path. Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 258' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. OF-79 mph. Produced firm, accurate throws from multiple spots on the field. Defense: Athletic defender who funnels the baseball well. Prep step was consistently on time and he showed fluid, aggressive actions. In the outfield, used the lower half well and delivered firm throws through the cut with good momentum behind them. ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-10, 149.5-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Simple gather with a scap load and weight working into the backside. Smooth, controlled swing. Drove the baseball to the opposite field consistently and caught the ball deep with good direction. Showed bat speed and worked through the zone with a clean path.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 258' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. OF-79 mph. Produced firm, accurate throws from multiple spots on the field.
Defense: Athletic defender who funnels the baseball well. Prep step was consistently on time and he showed fluid, aggressive actions. In the outfield, used the lower half well and delivered firm throws through the cut with good momentum behind them.
ATH: 7.29 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.