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
Fitzgerald was feeling it on Opening Day as the ASU commit tossed four innings while scattering three hits and striking out six batters. He showed improved command of the fastball early with it working 90-92mph consistently. While his fastball command waned a bit later in his outing, his slider took over and was unhittable. Working 75-76mph with the sharp slider, the command of the pitch was pinpoint as he was spotting it to all quadrants of the zone. Fitzgerald did walk three batters and allowed a pair of runs, neither of which threatened Fullerton’s lead.
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Declan Fitzgerald, Fullerton (CA), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/OF Fitzgerald throws a strong FB topping at 90 mph with power CB and SL that have 2800+ spin. Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Long frame with present strength. Room to fill out more. Delivery: High leg kick, compact motion with good hinge onto the back leg. Loads and drives forward while keeping weight and torso back. Arm Action: RH. Slower and more complete arm action. Fast arm speed once weight moves forward. FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Zippy FB with plenty of arm side movement. T2431, 2330 average rpm. CB: 71-74 mph. High spin, tons of movement. Struggled with spotting in the zone. T2948, 2934 average rpm. SL: 74-76 mph. Subtle sweeping shape down and away to RHH. T2880, 2828 average rpm.
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Declan Fitzgerald, Fullerton (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Fitzgerald throws a strong FB topping at 90 mph with power CB and SL that have 2800+ spin.
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Long frame with present strength. Room to fill out more.
Delivery: High leg kick, compact motion with good hinge onto the back leg. Loads and drives forward while keeping weight and torso back.
Arm Action: RH. Slower and more complete arm action. Fast arm speed once weight moves forward.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Zippy FB with plenty of arm side movement. T2431, 2330 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. High spin, tons of movement. Struggled with spotting in the zone. T2948, 2934 average rpm.
SL: 74-76 mph. Subtle sweeping shape down and away to RHH. T2880, 2828 average rpm.