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
Thomas Bagby, Marshall County (KY), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean and Athletic Delivery: Works a quick pace, and gets down the mound smooth Arm Action: LH. Mid 3/4 FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Slight arm side run, can spot this pitch vey well T2091, 1906 average rpm. CB: 68-70 mph. Loopy with not a lot of break, needs to improve T1865, 1793 average rpm. CH: 75-77 mph. Tunnels the FB well, not a lot of drop just enough to make it play, plays with HM as well T1709, 1545 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean and Athletic
Delivery: Works a quick pace, and gets down the mound smooth
Arm Action: LH. Mid 3/4
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Slight arm side run, can spot this pitch vey well T2091, 1906 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Loopy with not a lot of break, needs to improve T1865, 1793 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Tunnels the FB well, not a lot of drop just enough to make it play, plays with HM as well T1709, 1545 average rpm.