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
The long limbed 6-foot-2, 160-pound two-way in the ‘28 class is a product out of the Astros program. Handles the stick from the right-side and went on to produce some quality turns during his two rounds. Then, got on the mound and put together a quality bullpen. Becher utilizes a three pitch mix, which includes: a fastball, curveball, and a slider. He is a young prospect with ample time ahead to fill into the frame, and as a result, we could see those metrics get a significant boost.
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The long limbed 6-foot-2, 160-pound two-way in the ‘28 class is a product out of the Astros program. Handles the stick from the right-side and went on to produce some quality turns during his two rounds. Then, got on the mound and put together a quality bullpen. Becher utilizes a three pitch mix, which includes: a fastball, curveball, and a slider. He is a young prospect with ample time ahead to fill into the frame, and as a result, we could see those metrics get a significant boost.