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.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only. Methodical, controlled high leg lift. Tall and fall delivery. Open stride.
Arm Action: RH. Long, straight arm. 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Mostly straight. T2098, 1908 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Downer action with some feel. T1995, 1925 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Developing feel. T1511, 1403 average rpm.
KN: 69-70 mph. Low spin.