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
Kody Romero, Fort Mill (SC), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Lanky but athletic frame Delivery: Athletic motion with tempo and gradual buildup Arm Action: RH. Long AA, H3Q slot with some explosiveness at release FB: T86, 81-86 mph. True with late life T2081, 1997 average rpm. SL: 75-77 mph. Sharp action with feel, s/m upside T2038, 1997 average rpm. CH: 77-77 mph. Big fading action T1841, 1782 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Lanky but athletic frame
Delivery: Athletic motion with tempo and gradual buildup
Arm Action: RH. Long AA, H3Q slot with some explosiveness at release
FB: T86, 81-86 mph. True with late life T2081, 1997 average rpm.
SL: 75-77 mph. Sharp action with feel, s/m upside T2038, 1997 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Big fading action T1841, 1782 average rpm.