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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
California State Games - CSUN commit; Not an exceptional body at 5-foot-11, 180-lbs but he is strong and well-proportioned with body control to repeat the delivery. The raw stuff is good but even better is the feel for the zone with his full repertoire. The FB peaked at 88.9 mph with a max spin of 2409 and 15 avg IVB. The release height of 5.1 does allow him to pitch up in the zone and use that spin to ride the baseball. Does have a two-seam he's able to incorporate as a sinker. The slider (75-79 mph) was quick and tight with 2317 max spin and feel for the zone and ability to manipulate the pitch. CHG (79-81 mph) with BIG spin reduction off the FB and plays completely opposite down in the zone.
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California State Games - CSUN commit; Not an exceptional body at 5-foot-11, 180-lbs but he is strong and well-proportioned with body control to repeat the delivery. The raw stuff is good but even better is the feel for the zone with his full repertoire. The FB peaked at 88.9 mph with a max spin of 2409 and 15 avg IVB. The release height of 5.1 does allow him to pitch up in the zone and use that spin to ride the baseball. Does have a two-seam he's able to incorporate as a sinker. The slider (75-79 mph) was quick and tight with 2317 max spin and feel for the zone and ability to manipulate the pitch. CHG (79-81 mph) with BIG spin reduction off the FB and plays completely opposite down in the zone.