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 Physical: 6-3, 230-pounds; Broad shouldered, full build. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride while landing closed. Short take back while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 77 MPH, while sitting 72-76 MPH; arm side run. CB: 60-63 MPH; early action. OTHER: CT 70-73 MPH; CT: late lateral action. Varies delivery types and placement over rubber on occasion, easy actions, small backside, ability to throw strikes with CT showing as best pitch relative to movement and feel, FB plays off CT well.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Physical: 6-3, 230-pounds; Broad shouldered, full build.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride while landing closed. Short take back while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 77 MPH, while sitting 72-76 MPH; arm side run. CB: 60-63 MPH; early action. OTHER: CT 70-73 MPH; CT: late lateral action. Varies delivery types and placement over rubber on occasion, easy actions, small backside, ability to throw strikes with CT showing as best pitch relative to movement and feel, FB plays off CT well.