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.
6-foot-1, 235-pound. Above average on the mound, where he showed above average arm speed, also used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Used easy effort in his delivery. Athletic balance point. Displayed a clean finish Sat with his fastball at 73-74 mph with a max of 75 mph; has in the zone control and late action. His 11/5 curveball (63-64) had late action and low in the zone command.
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6-foot-1, 235-pound. Above average on the mound, where he showed above average arm speed, also used a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Used easy effort in his delivery. Athletic balance point. Displayed a clean finish Sat with his fastball at 73-74 mph with a max of 75 mph; has in the zone control and late action. His 11/5 curveball (63-64) had late action and low in the zone command.