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.
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-1, 193-pounds. Delivery: Repeatable mechanics, simple leg lift and drive, balanced throughout, average extension and release height. Arm Action: RH. Average high school arm action, lacking whip, max effort needed. FB: T85, 82-84 mph. 1:30 Tilt, fastball shows some run, might be better suited for two-seam as it could create more run. SL: 74-78 mph. 10:45 Tilt, development pitch, somewhere in between a cutter and slider, potential out pitch. CH: 75-77 mph. 1:30 Tilt, works off the same tilt as the fastball making it an effective pitch, speed could be slower at times, fade and sink.
9/13/20
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-1, 193-pounds. Taller and proportional frame. The body is filling out. Delivery: Balanced delivery throughout. Stays online with home. Drops into the back leg and drives off hard. At times inconsistent with front side leaking early and at times with falling off to the 1B side. Overall clean mechanics. Arm Action: RH. Quick and loose arm circle that comes out of the H 3/4 slot. Above average arm speed. FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Located well and didn't leave anything middle. SL: 75-76 mph. Decent spin with top at 2400 rpm. Minimal vertical break. Swing and miss pitch. CH: 79-80 mph. Same arm speed as FB. Got hitters out in front.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 193-pounds.
Delivery: Repeatable mechanics, simple leg lift and drive, balanced throughout, average extension and release height.
Arm Action: RH. Average high school arm action, lacking whip, max effort needed.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. 1:30 Tilt, fastball shows some run, might be better suited for two-seam as it could create more run.
SL: 74-78 mph. 10:45 Tilt, development pitch, somewhere in between a cutter and slider, potential out pitch.
CH: 75-77 mph. 1:30 Tilt, works off the same tilt as the fastball making it an effective pitch, speed could be slower at times, fade and sink.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 193-pounds. Taller and proportional frame. The body is filling out.
Delivery: Balanced delivery throughout. Stays online with home. Drops into the back leg and drives off hard. At times inconsistent with front side leaking early and at times with falling off to the 1B side. Overall clean mechanics.
Arm Action: RH. Quick and loose arm circle that comes out of the H 3/4 slot. Above average arm speed.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Located well and didn't leave anything middle.
SL: 75-76 mph. Decent spin with top at 2400 rpm. Minimal vertical break. Swing and miss pitch.
CH: 79-80 mph. Same arm speed as FB. Got hitters out in front.