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
Michael Farris, Ponchatoula (LA), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/C Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Durable and physical. Delivery: Works off 1B side of rubber, quicker delivery, strides on-line and finishes to his target. Arm Action: RH. Full arm swing, high 3/4 slot. FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Some arm-side run, strikes in the zone. T2268, 2194 average rpm. CB: 67-70 mph. "11-5" shape with tight break. T2210, 2157 average rpm. CH: 72-76 mph. Kills spin, developing feel. T1657, 1617 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Durable and physical.
Delivery: Works off 1B side of rubber, quicker delivery, strides on-line and finishes to his target.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Some arm-side run, strikes in the zone. T2268, 2194 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. "11-5" shape with tight break. T2210, 2157 average rpm.
CH: 72-76 mph. Kills spin, developing feel. T1657, 1617 average rpm.