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.
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-2 235-pounds, XL frame, strong bodied with big legs and broad shoulders, some durability to build off. Worked out as a pitcher only. Threw predominantly from the stretch. Uses a tall & fall delivery with slower tempo. Some stiffness & effort to delivery. Throws with long arm action from a H 3/4 arm slot, average arm speed. Lands slightly closed with athletic balanced finish. FB sat 77-81mph with slight armside movement. Showed feel for the breaking ball as best pitch, sat 68-70mph at 2018rpm. CH was above average thrown down in the zone at 1600rpm at 69-71mph.
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6-foot-2 235-pounds, XL frame, strong bodied with big legs and broad shoulders, some durability to build off. Worked out as a pitcher only. Threw predominantly from the stretch. Uses a tall & fall delivery with slower tempo. Some stiffness & effort to delivery. Throws with long arm action from a H 3/4 arm slot, average arm speed. Lands slightly closed with athletic balanced finish. FB sat 77-81mph with slight armside movement. Showed feel for the breaking ball as best pitch, sat 68-70mph at 2018rpm. CH was above average thrown down in the zone at 1600rpm at 69-71mph.