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 Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Lean long body, trim and athletic, ample room for size and strength gains. Delivery: Sizeable side step, modest waist high knee lift, swings lead knee around, lands slightly open, has body control, stable plant foot. Arm Action: RH. Easy loose arm, clean on backside, quick arm, low effort, finishes with good extension. FB: T88, 84-86 mph. Sneaky quick, flashes life when staying through the target, pulled quite a few to 1B side, minimal movement. CB: 68-69 mph. Big shape 11/5 type, only threw one, quality spin with potential for big biting CB. CH: 73 mph. Did not use in game action, only flashed in warm-ups, similar release as FB good differential.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Lean long body, trim and athletic, ample room for size and strength gains.
Delivery: Sizeable side step, modest waist high knee lift, swings lead knee around, lands slightly open, has body control, stable plant foot.
Arm Action: RH. Easy loose arm, clean on backside, quick arm, low effort, finishes with good extension.
FB: T88, 84-86 mph. Sneaky quick, flashes life when staying through the target, pulled quite a few to 1B side, minimal movement.
CB: 68-69 mph. Big shape 11/5 type, only threw one, quality spin with potential for big biting CB.
CH: 73 mph. Did not use in game action, only flashed in warm-ups, similar release as FB good differential.