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.
Small front step to pivot, stays middle of the mound. High leg lift. Smooth easy to aggressive delivery. Long arc to extended finish. AVG Glove side leverage and pull. Long extended stride foot opens with push through momentum. Release is close to over the top. FB 84-85 Consistent with not much effort, SO much more. SL 69 CH Maintains arm speed. Throws Strikes, had good tempo. Coachable!! Top 2021 Follow with development and growth in his future
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Small front step to pivot, stays middle of the mound. High leg lift. Smooth easy to aggressive delivery. Long arc to extended finish. AVG Glove side leverage and pull. Long extended stride foot opens with push through momentum. Release is close to over the top. FB 84-85 Consistent with not much effort, SO much more. SL 69 CH Maintains arm speed. Throws Strikes, had good tempo. Coachable!! Top 2021 Follow with development and growth in his future