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.
Jack Byers, a 2026 right-handed pitcher from Artesia High School, took the mound Sunday morning and impressed with a polished, efficient delivery and a well-developed three-pitch mix. Byers’ fastball was his standout pitch, consistently sitting in the 86-89 mph range and touching 90, with a spin rate of 2170 rpm, providing good life through the zone. His go-to secondary pitch was an effective changeup, coming in at 80-83 mph with a 1384 spin rate and mirroring his fastball arm action, adding deception that kept hitters off balance. Byers secured the win as pitcher of the day with his performance, and his refined mechanics and competitive mix make him a high-follow prospect.
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