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.
6’3” 170 Small step back transitions to pivot. Slight Swing of waist high leg lift. Weight is forward prior to Tall and Fall and delivery. Works across body. Quick arc on back side with high ¾ release. Some glove side leverage with pull creates aggressive torso rotation. FB 78-79 some Arm side run CB 64-68 Heavy pull down, still developing. CH 71 Keeps it down. Great body with potential as he refines his mechanics.
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6’3” 170 Small step back transitions to pivot. Slight Swing of waist high leg lift. Weight is forward prior to Tall and Fall and delivery. Works across body. Quick arc on back side with high ¾ release. Some glove side leverage with pull creates aggressive torso rotation. FB 78-79 some Arm side run CB 64-68 Heavy pull down, still developing. CH 71 Keeps it down. Great body with potential as he refines his mechanics.