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.
Declan Casey, California (CA), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP Casey uses his whole body while pitching, getting downhill quick and attack batters. Body: 6-4, 195-pounds. Tall and lean build. Delivery: Fast-paced delivery with a violent high leg kick. Pushes off the back foot and gets downhill. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action with some zip. FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Gets good armside run on the FB. Good presence at the top of the zone. T2304, 2147 average rpm. CB: 74-74 mph. High spin, has more lateral movement than a traditional 12-6. T2286, 2260 average rpm. SPLT: 75-78 mph. Tons of movement on the SPL, often unpredictable with different variations.
8/11/23
Declan Casey, California (CA), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP Casey uses his whole body while pitching, getting downhill quick and attack batters. Body: 6-4, 195-pounds. Tall and lean build. Delivery: Fast-paced delivery with a violent high leg kick. Pushes off the back foot and gets downhill. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action with some zip. FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Gets good armside run on the FB. Good presence at the top of the zone. T2304, 2147 average rpm. CB: 74-74 mph. High spin, has more lateral movement than a traditional 12-6. T2286, 2260 average rpm. SPLT: 75-78 mph. Tons of movement on the SPL, often unpredictable with different variations.
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Positional Profile: RHP Casey uses his whole body while pitching, getting downhill quick and attack batters.
Body: 6-4, 195-pounds. Tall and lean build.
Delivery: Fast-paced delivery with a violent high leg kick. Pushes off the back foot and gets downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action with some zip.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Gets good armside run on the FB. Good presence at the top of the zone. T2304, 2147 average rpm.
CB: 74-74 mph. High spin, has more lateral movement than a traditional 12-6. T2286, 2260 average rpm.
SPLT: 75-78 mph. Tons of movement on the SPL, often unpredictable with different variations.
Positional Profile: RHP Casey uses his whole body while pitching, getting downhill quick and attack batters.
Body: 6-4, 195-pounds. Tall and lean build.
Delivery: Fast-paced delivery with a violent high leg kick. Pushes off the back foot and gets downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action with some zip.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Gets good armside run on the FB. Good presence at the top of the zone. T2304, 2147 average rpm.
CB: 74-74 mph. High spin, has more lateral movement than a traditional 12-6. T2286, 2260 average rpm.
SPLT: 75-78 mph. Tons of movement on the SPL, often unpredictable with different variations.