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
Ben Freedman: RHP/1B, (2025) Hanover High, MA. 5-foot-11, 165-pound lean athletic build. Projectable on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle and a loose consistent arm action while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Displays in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-78 mph; shows control arm side around the zone and running sinking action. (Max spin 2035; Avg 1875). His changeup (70-71) had arm side control and gradual fading action.
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Ben Freedman: RHP/1B, (2025) Hanover High, MA. 5-foot-11, 165-pound lean athletic build. Projectable on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle and a loose consistent arm action while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Displays in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-78 mph; shows control arm side around the zone and running sinking action. (Max spin 2035; Avg 1875). His changeup (70-71) had arm side control and gradual fading action.