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
Event: NorCal Uncommitted Games Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Broad frame, sturdy body type. Delivery: Traditional rocker prep step, pitches from 3B side, hands start high and stay high as he lifts the knee, separates on time while throwing the glove arm out and staying behind the front side, uses ground well to generate arm speed and leverage, finishes with balance and head/eyes quiet. Arm Action: Depth on backside nearly to knee of post leg, some inversion of the elbow hinge prior to starting forward, loose quick arm, high-3/4 release, full finish with feel for manipulating the ball. FB: T81.6 mph, 77-81 mph range, 2188 max spin; Feel for the zone, higher release while producing roughly average ability to stay on plane, comfortable using the FB and pitching off it, uses well to set up the good CB. CB: 68-71 mph, 2080 max spin; Spin number not exceptional but gets bite and a quick change of direction with some tilt, feel for the zone, can land it and also pour it below bats for swings/misses.
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Event: NorCal Uncommitted Games
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Broad frame, sturdy body type.
Delivery: Traditional rocker prep step, pitches from 3B side, hands start high and stay high as he lifts the knee, separates on time while throwing the glove arm out and staying behind the front side, uses ground well to generate arm speed and leverage, finishes with balance and head/eyes quiet.
Arm Action: Depth on backside nearly to knee of post leg, some inversion of the elbow hinge prior to starting forward, loose quick arm, high-3/4 release, full finish with feel for manipulating the ball.
FB: T81.6 mph, 77-81 mph range, 2188 max spin; Feel for the zone, higher release while producing roughly average ability to stay on plane, comfortable using the FB and pitching off it, uses well to set up the good CB.
CB: 68-71 mph, 2080 max spin; Spin number not exceptional but gets bite and a quick change of direction with some tilt, feel for the zone, can land it and also pour it below bats for swings/misses.