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-1 180-pounds, athletic balanced frame, some strength & athleticism. Threw predominantly from the stretch. Athletic delivery, repeating most of the time. Stays connect to the ground at front foots strike. Front shoulder opens up early. Fell off to the first base side with a bit of a recoil. Loose arm, throwing from a ¾ arm slot. Used mostly a Two-pitch combination. FB sat 78-81mph with armside movement, average velocity of 80.4mph, 1861rpm & 14.2in of horizontal movement. Little separation between his FB & CH, thrown at 70-72mph. Shows some projectability on the mound.
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6-foot-1 180-pounds, athletic balanced frame, some strength & athleticism. Threw predominantly from the stretch. Athletic delivery, repeating most of the time. Stays connect to the ground at front foots strike. Front shoulder opens up early. Fell off to the first base side with a bit of a recoil. Loose arm, throwing from a ¾ arm slot. Used mostly a Two-pitch combination. FB sat 78-81mph with armside movement, average velocity of 80.4mph, 1861rpm & 14.2in of horizontal movement. Little separation between his FB & CH, thrown at 70-72mph. Shows some projectability on the mound.