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, 170-pound long lean build. Solid on the mound, had a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action with quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 80-83 mph with a max of 85 mph; throws a heavy fastball with slight running action and command around the zone. (Max spin 2446; Avg 2239). Has swing and miss action and down in the zone control on his tight curveball (66-69). (Max spin 2341; Avg 2226).
8/29/21
6-foot-1, 170-pound long lean frame. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-81 mph and topped out at 82 mph; shows command around the zone and slight running action with heavy movement. His tight curveball (63-65) showed swing and miss action and down in the zone command.
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6-foot-1, 170-pound long lean build. Solid on the mound, had a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action with quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 80-83 mph with a max of 85 mph; throws a heavy fastball with slight running action and command around the zone. (Max spin 2446; Avg 2239). Has swing and miss action and down in the zone control on his tight curveball (66-69). (Max spin 2341; Avg 2226).
6-foot-1, 170-pound long lean frame. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-81 mph and topped out at 82 mph; shows command around the zone and slight running action with heavy movement. His tight curveball (63-65) showed swing and miss action and down in the zone command.