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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Wide Base to a small side step transitions to his pivot. Leg kick with toe up waist level, some dip/drive to deliver. Quick high arc to backside to Over the Top release. Glove side leverage is good. Momentum stays in lane to home plate. FB 80-82 slight ASR SL 63-65 Good Spin and feel for zone Gradual break CH 69-73 Easy delivery with good arm speed. Good Tempo Good pitchability, needs strength
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Wide Base to a small side step transitions to his pivot. Leg kick with toe up waist level, some dip/drive to deliver. Quick high arc to backside to Over the Top release. Glove side leverage is good. Momentum stays in lane to home plate. FB 80-82 slight ASR SL 63-65 Good Spin and feel for zone Gradual break CH 69-73 Easy delivery with good arm speed. Good Tempo Good pitchability, needs strength