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
Nolan Stempel, Archbishop Hannan (LA), 2029 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Good-looking up and coming arm. Body: 6-2, 155-pounds. Long, lean, and projectable with long levers. Delivery: Stays on 1B side of rubber, up-tempo delivery. Arm Action: RH. Short and quick arm action with a 3/4 slot. FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Arm-side sink & run, can located to both sides of the plate. T1985, 1886 average rpm. CB: 66-70 mph. "11-5" shape with late break. T2089, 1682 average rpm. CH: 70-72 mph. Really good feel, sells it with arm speed. T2041, 1684 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B Good-looking up and coming arm.
Body: 6-2, 155-pounds. Long, lean, and projectable with long levers.
Delivery: Stays on 1B side of rubber, up-tempo delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short and quick arm action with a 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Arm-side sink & run, can located to both sides of the plate. T1985, 1886 average rpm.
CB: 66-70 mph. "11-5" shape with late break. T2089, 1682 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Really good feel, sells it with arm speed. T2041, 1684 average rpm.