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.
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.
10-17-17 At the plate he hits from a wide, balanced stance with a slow load on the pitch. Good lower leg drive on the swing. Hands come through the zone on an uphill path. Exit velocity was 80 MPH. Behind the plate he showed a good set up and athletic actions. Soft hands and frames well. Pop-time was 2.04-2.10 with a 70 MPH arm. On the mound he gets to balanced and drives to the plate. Delivery is from a high ¾ arm slot. Fastball was 75 MPH with good location in and out. He added a 63 MPH Curve with sweeping 11/5 break and a 64 MPH Change to finish his session.
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10-17-17
At the plate he hits from a wide, balanced stance with a slow load on the pitch. Good lower leg drive on the swing. Hands come through the zone on an uphill path. Exit velocity was 80 MPH. Behind the plate he showed a good set up and athletic actions. Soft hands and frames well. Pop-time was 2.04-2.10 with a 70 MPH arm. On the mound he gets to balanced and drives to the plate. Delivery is from a high ¾ arm slot. Fastball was 75 MPH with good location in and out. He added a 63 MPH Curve with sweeping 11/5 break and a 64 MPH Change to finish his session.