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
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Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
6-foot-3, 170-pound lean, long with room for added weight gains. Above average on the mound, used low ¾ arm angle and a long arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-80 mph; had arm side control and sinking action with heavy movement. Threw a 10/4 slider 66-69 mph; with consistent control and sweeping action. Has command low in the zone and tailing action on his splitter 69-71 mph. Pounds the zone with a heavy three pitch mix, creates a ton of movement and action on all pitches. Tons of projection on this one.
1/18/21
6-foot-3, 170-pound, longer, lean athletic frame. Rounded shoulders, has put on some weight and strength from last event. A left-handed pitcher, continues to improve, delivery is simple, clean athletic leg raise with coil to it. The stride is inline, firm front leg on foot strike, is behind the baseball on contact. The arm action is more down to up on the backside, works out of a 3/4 slot, with extension out front on release. The fastball was up to 79 mph, heavy arm side sink and run to it, lived in the bottom part of the zone. The breaking ball took a jump in velocity, clocked at 71 mph, chance to be a swing and miss pitch. Mixed in a split at 68 mph, downward action. Looks to be super hard to hit, tough to square up, good follow.
7/01/20
6-foot-3, 170-pound, longer, thin, lean athletic frame, with room for added weight gains. A left-handed pitcher, delivery is simple, tight compact leg lift, direction is inline, gets out front on release, has some deception to it, creating multiple swings and misses. The arm works from lower 3/4 slot, creates a ton of arm side run, with late action, baseball comes out of the hand well, clocked at 78 mph. Throws a sweeper breaking ball at 66 mph, real tough on left-handed hitters. Looks to counter with a changeup and split finger to right-handed hitters. Both pitches are in the mid 60's, can attack and beat you multiple ways. Plenty of room for aded velocity jump, look for him to jump at some point.
3/11/20
6-foot-3, 165-pound, longer, lean, athletic frame. The shoulders are rounded, showing wiry strength to him. A left-handed pitcher, simple delivery, building momentum down the mound. The direction is inline, slight collapse on the backside, with bend at the waist, could stay taller throughout. The arm action is short and clean on the back side, baseball is hidden, showing deception to the hitter. The fastball has natural tail to it, clocked at 75 mph, creates a ton of arm side action. The breaking ball was more of a sweeper, clocked at 64-67 mph, a weapon against left-handed hitters. Threw a splitter as well, clocked at 66-67 mph, downward tumbling action to it, also threw a true changeup, with arm side fade and correct shape and action at 65-67 mph. Pounded the zone with four pitches, attacks and competes at a very high level. Much more in the arm, continued refinement of delivery, look for him to jump at some point.
1/20/20
6-foot-3, 165-pound, longer, thin athletic frame. Squared off shoulders, with plenty of room for advancement. A two-way player, showed very well off the mound. Simple, repeatable delivery, hands start high, work down with rocker step, having rhythm and tempo to them. The backside has a small collapse, direction is inline to plate, with length to it. The arm works out of a high 3/4 to over the top slot, arm action is shorter and is hidden behind the frame. The fastball was clocked at 77 mph, creates natural arm side run, everything runs. Showed plus change up, more of a split/change grip. The breaking pitch is more of a slurve, clocked at 64 mph, could use a bit more fastball hand speed to it. Competed and attacked in his bullpen, looks to be very hard to hit. At the plate, even feet, relaxed hands at the shoulders. The swing is flat through the zone, more line drive to middle to pull, could stay through it a tick longer. The tee exit velocity was clocked at 82 mph and ran a 4.56 from home to 1st. Defensively, threw 74 mph, feet worked well around the bag. Projects for me off the mound, look for him to make a jump here in the next 10 month, good follow.
Tee Exit Velocity: 82 mph
Arm Velocity: 74 mph
Home to 1st: 4.56
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6-foot-3, 170-pound lean, long with room for added weight gains. Above average on the mound, used low ¾ arm angle and a long arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-80 mph; had arm side control and sinking action with heavy movement. Threw a 10/4 slider 66-69 mph; with consistent control and sweeping action. Has command low in the zone and tailing action on his splitter 69-71 mph. Pounds the zone with a heavy three pitch mix, creates a ton of movement and action on all pitches. Tons of projection on this one.
6-foot-3, 170-pound, longer, lean athletic frame. Rounded shoulders, has put on some weight and strength from last event. A left-handed pitcher, continues to improve, delivery is simple, clean athletic leg raise with coil to it. The stride is inline, firm front leg on foot strike, is behind the baseball on contact. The arm action is more down to up on the backside, works out of a 3/4 slot, with extension out front on release. The fastball was up to 79 mph, heavy arm side sink and run to it, lived in the bottom part of the zone. The breaking ball took a jump in velocity, clocked at 71 mph, chance to be a swing and miss pitch. Mixed in a split at 68 mph, downward action. Looks to be super hard to hit, tough to square up, good follow.
6-foot-3, 170-pound, longer, thin, lean athletic frame, with room for added weight gains. A left-handed pitcher, delivery is simple, tight compact leg lift, direction is inline, gets out front on release, has some deception to it, creating multiple swings and misses. The arm works from lower 3/4 slot, creates a ton of arm side run, with late action, baseball comes out of the hand well, clocked at 78 mph. Throws a sweeper breaking ball at 66 mph, real tough on left-handed hitters. Looks to counter with a changeup and split finger to right-handed hitters. Both pitches are in the mid 60's, can attack and beat you multiple ways. Plenty of room for aded velocity jump, look for him to jump at some point.
6-foot-3, 165-pound, longer, lean, athletic frame. The shoulders are rounded, showing wiry strength to him. A left-handed pitcher, simple delivery, building momentum down the mound. The direction is inline, slight collapse on the backside, with bend at the waist, could stay taller throughout. The arm action is short and clean on the back side, baseball is hidden, showing deception to the hitter. The fastball has natural tail to it, clocked at 75 mph, creates a ton of arm side action. The breaking ball was more of a sweeper, clocked at 64-67 mph, a weapon against left-handed hitters. Threw a splitter as well, clocked at 66-67 mph, downward tumbling action to it, also threw a true changeup, with arm side fade and correct shape and action at 65-67 mph. Pounded the zone with four pitches, attacks and competes at a very high level. Much more in the arm, continued refinement of delivery, look for him to jump at some point.
6-foot-3, 165-pound, longer, thin athletic frame. Squared off shoulders, with plenty of room for advancement. A two-way player, showed very well off the mound. Simple, repeatable delivery, hands start high, work down with rocker step, having rhythm and tempo to them. The backside has a small collapse, direction is inline to plate, with length to it. The arm works out of a high 3/4 to over the top slot, arm action is shorter and is hidden behind the frame. The fastball was clocked at 77 mph, creates natural arm side run, everything runs. Showed plus change up, more of a split/change grip. The breaking pitch is more of a slurve, clocked at 64 mph, could use a bit more fastball hand speed to it. Competed and attacked in his bullpen, looks to be very hard to hit. At the plate, even feet, relaxed hands at the shoulders. The swing is flat through the zone, more line drive to middle to pull, could stay through it a tick longer. The tee exit velocity was clocked at 82 mph and ran a 4.56 from home to 1st. Defensively, threw 74 mph, feet worked well around the bag. Projects for me off the mound, look for him to make a jump here in the next 10 month, good follow.
Tee Exit Velocity: 82 mph
Arm Velocity: 74 mph
Home to 1st: 4.56