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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
One of the biggest winners from the event was LHP Ryan Oelke (Rockridge, 2026), who made his showcase debut last week. There’s a lot to like about his 6-foot-3, 190-pound frame, featuring long levers, a high waist, and room for added strength. Rumblings around the event suggested that Oelke is relatively new to pitching, having picked it up over the last year or so. His delivery showed ease, fluidity, and looseness, paired with a clean, loose arm path and quickness out front. His fastball sat 81-84 mph, topping out at 85.2 mph. He showed feel for an upper-60s curveball with 1/7 shape, working low and around the zone. He also mixed in a low-70s changeup with fade and a low-70s splitter that he effectively killed the spin on. Heading into the spring, Oelke is a must-know name to see in-game.
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