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.
Delivery: Tall and drive delivery, reaches high up tempo athletic balance point, creating positive body separation down mound towards target, athletic finish. Arm Action: RH. Over top arm slot, long to short arm action, stays on top of baseball. FB: T84, 80-84 mph. Downhill action, arm side sink. CB: 63-67 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action. Quality pitch when staying on top of baseball and releasing out front.
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Positional Profile: RHP - Uncommitted
Body: 6-foot-1, 155-pounds. Thin, high waisted, athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall and drive delivery, reaches high up tempo athletic balance point, creating positive body separation down mound towards target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Over top arm slot, long to short arm action, stays on top of baseball.
FB: T84, 80-84 mph. Downhill action, arm side sink.
CB: 63-67 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action. Quality pitch when staying on top of baseball and releasing out front.