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
Yates Ashley, Katy (TX), 2028 Positional Profile: LHP/LHP Pitching: Has some upside. Fb has enough life and movement will play. Ability to crossfire plays. SL could be a real weapon in his arsenal. Needs to work to develop the CH into a better third pitch. Velocity will develop. Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Good build/frame to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back. Delivery: Small and compact rock step. Balanced and repeatable. Slight leg swing creating some crossfire. Arm Action: LH. Full and clean arm path. H3/4 release. Avg arm speed. FB: T88, 83-86 mph. Has some late movement and life. Will continue to improve on command. T2218, 1974 average rpm. CB: 72-73 mph. CB pops out of hand. Not much depth. T2092, 1899 average rpm. SL: 76-77 mph. SL is best off speed pitch. Changes planes and is firm. T2238, 2238 average rpm. CH: 75-75 mph. CH has some arm side run. Didn't show command. A little too firm. T1916, 1759 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/LHP Pitching: Has some upside. Fb has enough life and movement will play. Ability to crossfire plays. SL could be a real weapon in his arsenal. Needs to work to develop the CH into a better third pitch. Velocity will develop.
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Good build/frame to add strength in future. Width to shoulders and back.
Delivery: Small and compact rock step. Balanced and repeatable. Slight leg swing creating some crossfire.
Arm Action: LH. Full and clean arm path. H3/4 release. Avg arm speed.
FB: T88, 83-86 mph. Has some late movement and life. Will continue to improve on command. T2218, 1974 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. CB pops out of hand. Not much depth. T2092, 1899 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. SL is best off speed pitch. Changes planes and is firm. T2238, 2238 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. CH has some arm side run. Didn't show command. A little too firm. T1916, 1759 average rpm.