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.
Dillinger is a growing lefty with long levers. He has a high leg lift with a balanced coil. Dillinger repeats his delivery with good tempo each time. It’s a high ¾ release with a fastball that tops out at 79.7 with a range of 75-79. Slider sits 63-64 with +spin at 2564. He also locates a changeup 65-69. Strength needed in his game but there’s lots of potential. Another intriguing 2023 we look forward to seeing on the mound.
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Dillinger is a growing lefty with long levers. He has a high leg lift with a balanced coil. Dillinger repeats his delivery with good tempo each time. It’s a high ¾ release with a fastball that tops out at 79.7 with a range of 75-79. Slider sits 63-64 with +spin at 2564. He also locates a changeup 65-69. Strength needed in his game but there’s lots of potential. Another intriguing 2023 we look forward to seeing on the mound.