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.
6’3” 178lbs build, lean body with extra long limbs. Good projectability. Starts in tall upright position going into leg lift with downhill delivery. Sinks into back leg, driving back knee inside hip. Early rotation of the lower half landing in line with home plate with athletic finish. Over-top arm action. FB sat 75-77mph, developing a feel for off-speed at this time.
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6’3” 178lbs build, lean body with extra long limbs. Good projectability. Starts in tall upright position going into leg lift with downhill delivery. Sinks into back leg, driving back knee inside hip. Early rotation of the lower half landing in line with home plate with athletic finish. Over-top arm action. FB sat 75-77mph, developing a feel for off-speed at this time.