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
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Tall frame with a sturdy filled out build. Delivery: Athletic delivery with clean mechanics. Sits into his back leg and rides the back hip forward. Pulls down hard with his glove. Stays closed as long as possible. At times falls off to the 1B side of the rubber at finish but usually finishes soft and firm. Arm Action: RH. Compact arm circle out of the H 3/4 slot. Decent arm speed. Inconsistent with release in terms of extension. FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Showed good command to all quadrants. 21.6 inches of vertical break. CB: 69-71 mph. Some present horizontal movement so moves more like a slurve. CH: 72-73 mph. Circle change grip. Some present arm-side fade.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Tall frame with a sturdy filled out build.
Delivery: Athletic delivery with clean mechanics. Sits into his back leg and rides the back hip forward. Pulls down hard with his glove. Stays closed as long as possible. At times falls off to the 1B side of the rubber at finish but usually finishes soft and firm.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm circle out of the H 3/4 slot. Decent arm speed. Inconsistent with release in terms of extension.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Showed good command to all quadrants. 21.6 inches of vertical break.
CB: 69-71 mph. Some present horizontal movement so moves more like a slurve.
CH: 72-73 mph. Circle change grip. Some present arm-side fade.