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
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Long frame, limited muscle showing, but projects space to keep adding to the frame. Delivery: Simple side step with hands working down/up and utilized high front knee. Fluid and athletic delivery and ability to repeat it consistently. Arm Action: RH. Compact 3/4, loose arm showed average depth out of the glove. FB: T83.1, 80-82 mph. Worked the zone with multiple varieties showing ability to spot to both arm/glove side. CB: 69-74 mph. Sharp, tight and feel for the pitch. Able to adjust depth when needed. Chance for pitch to be very good as he adds strength. CH: 73-77 mph. Sold it well with fade arm-side, able to keep it for strikes and induce weak contact.
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Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Long frame, limited muscle showing, but projects space to keep adding to the frame.
Delivery: Simple side step with hands working down/up and utilized high front knee. Fluid and athletic delivery and ability to repeat it consistently.
Arm Action: RH. Compact 3/4, loose arm showed average depth out of the glove.
FB: T83.1, 80-82 mph. Worked the zone with multiple varieties showing ability to spot to both arm/glove side.
CB: 69-74 mph. Sharp, tight and feel for the pitch. Able to adjust depth when needed. Chance for pitch to be very good as he adds strength.
CH: 73-77 mph. Sold it well with fade arm-side, able to keep it for strikes and induce weak contact.