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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
6-0, 170-pound right-handed pitcher. Upper-80s fastball with breaking ball for strikes. Repeatable delivery. Tier I arm that is getting power 5 interest.
10/08/23
Michael Giroux: RHP/SS, (2025) Flat Rock Community, MI. 6-foot, 170-pound. (65.7 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a narrow crouched stance with a tight small load, then uses a short closed stride. Had developing bat speed, flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found a few barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 74 mph. Above average solid on the mound, showed good quick arm speed with an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with upright finish. (Max spin 2453; Avg 2286).
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Michael Giroux: RHP/SS, (2025) Flat Rock Community, MI. 6-foot, 170-pound. (65.7 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a narrow crouched stance with a tight small load, then uses a short closed stride. Had developing bat speed, flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found a few barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 74 mph. Above average solid on the mound, showed good quick arm speed with an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with upright finish. (Max spin 2453; Avg 2286).