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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Big Broad Shoulders. Front step transitions to pivot. Hands above head. Leg lift waist high to coiled lower half. In line toe open stride. Easy quicken arc on backside. Over the Top release. Minimal glove side leverage. Good push through with front side. FB 83-85 Heavy with potential Big Frame adds to intrigue of Velo increase. CB/SL 70 11/5 Action with Gradual break. Still developing CH 71-73 Lots of Potential
1-28-18 6-foot-0, 192-pound right hand hitting 1B/RHP. 6-foot, 190 pounds. Bats and throws right. Big-body pitcher with some potential to throw pretty hard by the time he graduates. Fastball lived 79-80 mph, but there is more there, especially if he gets some more extension, and throws off two feet. Square shouldered Over the top arm angle makes him look taller on the mound, and creates good down angle. Curve had good late break with 12-6 shape. Could add some more velocity on Change.
8-5-17
A 5-foot-11, 183-pound right hand pitcher. Smooth mechanics and arm action on the mound. From balance he falls to the plate and stays on two feet during the pitch. He throws from an over the top arm slot and falls across his body on the follow through. Velocity should increase as he grows and drives to the plate. During the TPG he showcased an 80 MPH fastball which he located well away from the right hand hitter. He was able to mix in a 65 MPH curve with 11/5 break consistently for a strike which made his fastball more effective.
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Big Broad Shoulders. Front step transitions to pivot. Hands above head. Leg lift waist high to coiled lower half. In line toe open stride. Easy quicken arc on backside. Over the Top release. Minimal glove side leverage. Good push through with front side. FB 83-85 Heavy with potential Big Frame adds to intrigue of Velo increase. CB/SL 70 11/5 Action with Gradual break. Still developing CH 71-73 Lots of Potential
1-28-18
6-foot-0, 192-pound right hand hitting 1B/RHP. 6-foot, 190 pounds. Bats and throws right. Big-body pitcher with some potential to throw pretty hard by the time he graduates. Fastball lived 79-80 mph, but there is more there, especially if he gets some more extension, and throws off two feet. Square shouldered Over the top arm angle makes him look taller on the mound, and creates good down angle. Curve had good late break with 12-6 shape. Could add some more velocity on Change.
8-5-17
A 5-foot-11, 183-pound right hand pitcher. Smooth mechanics and arm action on the mound. From balance he falls to the plate and stays on two feet during the pitch. He throws from an over the top arm slot and falls across his body on the follow through. Velocity should increase as he grows and drives to the plate. During the TPG he showcased an 80 MPH fastball which he located well away from the right hand hitter. He was able to mix in a 65 MPH curve with 11/5 break consistently for a strike which made his fastball more effective.