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
+ This was our staff’s first viewing of RHP Casey Dresen (Fennimore, 2026). He stands an athletic and twitchy 5-foot-11, 178 pounds. He displayed an uptempo delivery with a high 3/4 arm slot to throw 3 pitches for strikes, including a fastball up to 88 mph. His curveball showed late two-plane break with an average spin rate of 2,435 RPMs. He also deployed a splitfinger fastball with significant downer type movement near the hitting zone. Dressen has a starter's profile and has planted himself firmly as a prospect going forward in the 2026 class.
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