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.
5-foot-9, 175-pound mature frame. Athletic at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 93 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is explosive, displays an upward swing plane and high finish. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 81mph; had quick footwork, soft hands, and a fluid exchange. Laterally, movements were twitchy and fielded the ball out front. Had a ¾ slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Balance point is tall with an even shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-82 mph; shows arm side control and running action. Threw a 1/7curveball 64-68 mph; with swing and miss action and low in the zone command.
Exit Velocity: 93 mph
Arm Velocity: 81 mph
Home to 1st: 4.28
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5-foot-9, 175-pound mature frame. Athletic at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 93 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is explosive, displays an upward swing plane and high finish. Barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 81mph; had quick footwork, soft hands, and a fluid exchange. Laterally, movements were twitchy and fielded the ball out front. Had a ¾ slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. Projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Balance point is tall with an even shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-82 mph; shows arm side control and running action. Threw a 1/7curveball 64-68 mph; with swing and miss action and low in the zone command.
Exit Velocity: 93 mph
Arm Velocity: 81 mph
Home to 1st: 4.28