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
Kieran Hayes, St. Paul Central (MN), 2025 Positional Profile: RHP/2B Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Delivery: Standard start, rocker steps to leg lift, deep drop in back leg w/ tension, lands inline. Arm Action: RH. Short AA, leads with elbow back, tilts shoulders to flip up, OTT slot. FB: T80, 79-80 mph. T2108, 2005 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. T2609, 2588 average rpm. SL: 70-71 mph. T2532, 2483 average rpm. CH: 74-76 mph. T1624, 1594 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/2B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Standard start, rocker steps to leg lift, deep drop in back leg w/ tension, lands inline.
Arm Action: RH. Short AA, leads with elbow back, tilts shoulders to flip up, OTT slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. T2108, 2005 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. T2609, 2588 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. T2532, 2483 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. T1624, 1594 average rpm.