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
Hunter Gibbon, Derby (KS), 2027 Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 5-10, 174-pounds. Physical build. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing. Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot. FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Developing accuracy, keeps its plane, moderate spin. T2255, 2223 average rpm. CB: 68-70 mph. Developing accuracy, sharp 1/7 shape. T1954, 1949 average rpm. SL: 70-72 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin, sharp right to left break. T2138, 2105 average rpm. CH: 70-71 mph. Good control, keeps its plane. T2055, 1768 average rpm.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 174-pounds. Physical build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery with a deliberate tempo. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Developing accuracy, keeps its plane, moderate spin. T2255, 2223 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Developing accuracy, sharp 1/7 shape. T1954, 1949 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Some strikes, moderate spin, sharp right to left break. T2138, 2105 average rpm.
CH: 70-71 mph. Good control, keeps its plane. T2055, 1768 average rpm.