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-foot-1, 1645-pound right-handed pitcher. The frame is lean and the limbs are long. The fastball sat 72-73 mph with minimal arm side run to it. The spin pitch is 68-69 mph, solid in shape and trending in the right direction. The changeup is 67-68 mph and still developing. The delivery is online with the feet and the slot is directly over the top. The tracking of the front shoulder is offline to the target as he spins off prior to getting into foot strike. The tempo of the delivery is aggressive and he is aggressive with fastball hand speed. The secondary pitches need to keep the same hand speed. The frame needs also needs added weight and strength to aid the process.
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6-foot-1, 1645-pound right-handed pitcher. The frame is lean and the limbs are long. The fastball sat 72-73 mph with minimal arm side run to it. The spin pitch is 68-69 mph, solid in shape and trending in the right direction. The changeup is 67-68 mph and still developing. The delivery is online with the feet and the slot is directly over the top. The tracking of the front shoulder is offline to the target as he spins off prior to getting into foot strike. The tempo of the delivery is aggressive and he is aggressive with fastball hand speed. The secondary pitches need to keep the same hand speed. The frame needs also needs added weight and strength to aid the process.