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: 5-11, 205-pounds. Projectable frame with a strong lower-half. Delivery: Simple, controlled tall/fall type delivery. Was very quick to the plate when in the stretch. Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm from a high 3/4 slot. FB: T86.5, 83.6-85.8 mph. Showed natural cut on the pitch while flashing some sink at times. T1888, 1794 average rpm. CB: 67.2-76.4 mph. Solid feel for spin with nice 12/6 action, late depth. T2234, 1839 average rpm.
10/04/20
5-foot-10, 190-pound projectable frame. Fluid on the mound, where he showed quick arm speed, also used a compact arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-83 mph and topped out at 84 mph; showed cutting action and glove side control. Throws a 12/6 curveball (68-70) that has control around the zone and late action. Young (2023) RHP that pounded the zone with both pitches and the fastball seemed to really take off late.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 205-pounds. Projectable frame with a strong lower-half.
Delivery: Simple, controlled tall/fall type delivery. Was very quick to the plate when in the stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86.5, 83.6-85.8 mph. Showed natural cut on the pitch while flashing some sink at times. T1888, 1794 average rpm.
CB: 67.2-76.4 mph. Solid feel for spin with nice 12/6 action, late depth. T2234, 1839 average rpm.
5-foot-10, 190-pound projectable frame. Fluid on the mound, where he showed quick arm speed, also used a compact arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-83 mph and topped out at 84 mph; showed cutting action and glove side control. Throws a 12/6 curveball (68-70) that has control around the zone and late action. Young (2023) RHP that pounded the zone with both pitches and the fastball seemed to really take off late.