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
Cash Westhoff, Notre Dame Prep (AZ), 2027 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Athletic player with quick-twitch actions and a lean, projectable frame that offers significant upside as he adds size and strength. Body: 5-11, 184-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with quick-twitch actions and plenty of room to add size and strength. Delivery: Starts with a narrow stance and quick tempo, sitting into the backside effectively. Generates solid downhill direction toward home plate and consistently follows through on his throws. Glove side tracks the lead leg and stays on target throughout the pitching delivery. Arm Action: RH. Over the top to high 3/4 arm slot with a quick, easy, and whippy delivery. FB: T81, 79-81 mph. T2029, 1909 average rpm. SL: 71-73 mph. SPLT: 69-72 mph. ATH: 7.40 runner in the 60.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Athletic player with quick-twitch actions and a lean, projectable frame that offers significant upside as he adds size and strength.
Body: 5-11, 184-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with quick-twitch actions and plenty of room to add size and strength.
Delivery: Starts with a narrow stance and quick tempo, sitting into the backside effectively. Generates solid downhill direction toward home plate and consistently follows through on his throws. Glove side tracks the lead leg and stays on target throughout the pitching delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top to high 3/4 arm slot with a quick, easy, and whippy delivery.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. T2029, 1909 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph.
SPLT: 69-72 mph.
ATH: 7.40 runner in the 60.