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
Mason Jones, Yulee (FL), 2026 Virginia Tech Positional Profile: OF/1B Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Tall, filled out frame with balanced strength. Hit: RHH. Valued swing path. Power potential. 67.9 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 331' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-91 mph. Power with physicality. Defense: power form with good lower half. ATH: 6.94 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
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Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Tall, filled out frame with balanced strength.
Hit: RHH. Valued swing path. Power potential. 67.9 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 331' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-91 mph. Power with physicality.
Defense: power form with good lower half.
ATH: 6.94 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.93 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.