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.
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Sturdy base with a thick pitchers lower half. Room to add healthy mass. Delivery: Slow buildup in delivery, breaks hands quick and hides the ball well as he moves down the mound. Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm stroke that captures momentum well. Quick out of the glove. FB: T82, 81-82 mph. FB showed some run to it with an average of 15.9 inches of horizontal movement. Best utilized down and on the corners. CB: 74-77 mph. Tight, firmer breaking ball dominated by horizontal sweep. Plays well of the fastball. CH: 74-75 mph. Quality velocity difference with similar movement characteristics to the fastball.
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Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Sturdy base with a thick pitchers lower half. Room to add healthy mass.
Delivery: Slow buildup in delivery, breaks hands quick and hides the ball well as he moves down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm stroke that captures momentum well. Quick out of the glove.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. FB showed some run to it with an average of 15.9 inches of horizontal movement. Best utilized down and on the corners.
CB: 74-77 mph. Tight, firmer breaking ball dominated by horizontal sweep. Plays well of the fastball.
CH: 74-75 mph. Quality velocity difference with similar movement characteristics to the fastball.