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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
'28 RHP Dominik Loveless (Penn) was a standout as well. The 6-foot-1, 172 pounder worked in-line with a balanced delivery and his loose arm worked to a higher 3/4 slot. His fastball touched 81, showing some carry as well as arm-side run. His slider worked a 67-70 mph and showed big-shaped, sweep - this pitch likely tightens as he learns to throw it firmer. Loveless rounded out his arsenal with a 73-74 mph change that he killed spin on (1300s).
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