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
Drew Ellingson, PERHAM SENIOR HIGH (MN), 2026 Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Delivery: Hybrid start, gather step into high tempo leg lift with coil, rides the slope with fast hip rotation, lands crossbody. Arm Action: RH. Tight AA, spirals down to up, big shoulder hip seperation, 3/4 slot. FB: T91, 89-91 mph. T2190, 2093 average rpm. CB: 74-74 mph. T2761, 2665 average rpm. SL: 76-79 mph. T2557, 2381 average rpm. CH: 79-81 mph. T1221, 890 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Hybrid start, gather step into high tempo leg lift with coil, rides the slope with fast hip rotation, lands crossbody.
Arm Action: RH. Tight AA, spirals down to up, big shoulder hip seperation, 3/4 slot.
FB: T91, 89-91 mph. T2190, 2093 average rpm.
CB: 74-74 mph. T2761, 2665 average rpm.
SL: 76-79 mph. T2557, 2381 average rpm.
CH: 79-81 mph. T1221, 890 average rpm.