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
6-foot-1, 195-pound mature frame. Above average on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed. drop-and-drive type pitcher. Shows a clean finish. Cutter (76-77 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 83-84 mph with a max of 84 mph; shows low in the zone control and late action with heavy movement. Threw a 12/6 curveball (67-68) that showed plus action and consistent command. His changeup (73-74) had very consistent control and fading action. Showed downhill tilt on the fastball from a short, compact delivery. Pound the zone with all pitches and repeated his delivery each pitch.
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6-foot-1, 195-pound mature frame. Above average on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle with quick arm speed. drop-and-drive type pitcher. Shows a clean finish. Cutter (76-77 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 83-84 mph with a max of 84 mph; shows low in the zone control and late action with heavy movement. Threw a 12/6 curveball (67-68) that showed plus action and consistent command. His changeup (73-74) had very consistent control and fading action. Showed downhill tilt on the fastball from a short, compact delivery. Pound the zone with all pitches and repeated his delivery each pitch.