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
+ Carson Norris, RHP (Lakes Community, 2026):
Uncommitted. Norris had a strong outing against Vernon Hills, helping lead them to a 3-0 win. He tossed five innings on the mound and struck out seven, allowed no walks, runs and only one hit. He tossed five innings in their win over Dwight, striking out 11, walking one, allowing two runs and three hits.
6/17/23
Athletic, high upside frame at 6-foot-2, 190-pounda. Dominated on the mound Saturday, going six innings giving up one run and tallying six strikeouts. Fastball topped at 82 mph early in the game and settled in around 78-80 mph. Quick arm that worked on the outer half of the plate to force weak contact.
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Athletic, high upside frame at 6-foot-2, 190-pounda. Dominated on the mound Saturday, going six innings giving up one run and tallying six strikeouts. Fastball topped at 82 mph early in the game and settled in around 78-80 mph. Quick arm that worked on the outer half of the plate to force weak contact.