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.
6-foot-4, 205-pound left-handed pitcher. On the mound, the fastball sat 84-85 mph with arm side action to the pitch. The slider is a plus pitch, late action, sitting 74-75 mph. The slider is an out pitch. The changeup was 76-77 mph and showed a fade and sink to it. The delivery was repeated and the slot is low 3/4 in action. The frame is long and he projects to be a good one.
10/29/23
Hudson Iacuessa: LHP/OF, (2026) South Portland, ME. 6-foot-3, 166-pound.
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Hudson Iacuessa: LHP/OF, (2026) South Portland, ME. 6-foot-3, 166-pound.