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.
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Martin Vander Plaats, Frederick Douglas (KY), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Future Games arm still on board Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Big athletic frame Delivery: Tall up tempo that is confident and more coming Arm Action: RH. quick loose FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Big S/M up in zone with ASR T2521, 2344 average rpm. SL: 74-77 mph. Tunnels well with FB CH: 77-80 mph. Average offering that is good change of pace T1555, 1348 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B Future Games arm still on board
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Big athletic frame
Delivery: Tall up tempo that is confident and more coming
Arm Action: RH. quick loose
FB: T88, 84-87 mph. Big S/M up in zone with ASR T2521, 2344 average rpm.
SL: 74-77 mph. Tunnels well with FB
CH: 77-80 mph. Average offering that is good change of pace T1555, 1348 average rpm.