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.
Darin Fussell: SS/RHP, (2026) Oregon Clay, OH. 6-foot-2, 165-pounds. (63.2 mph avg bat speed). Sets up in an athletic, slightly open stance. Small leg kick and stride. Works direct to the ball with a slightly downhill swing path. High GB percentage. 89.8 mph max exit velocity during scout day. Heavy footwork in the infield. Throws from a low 3/4 or sidearm slot at 75 mph. 7.17 runner in the 60 yd dash. Fluid under control motion on the mound. Compact arm action, holds equal and opposite before releasing from a 3/4 slot. Drop and drive style lower half. FB was 79-80 mph with an avg spin rate of 2283 rpm. Developing CB at 67-68. Good movement on the pitch but showed a tendency to leave it up in the zone. CH has some armside movement at 74-76.
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