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.
Florida State Commit, 6-foot-2, 185-pound strong athletic build. Above average projectable on the mound, showed lightning quick arm speed, also used a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses decent effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 89-91 mph; showed slight running action and control around the zone with heavy movement. (Max spin 2504; Avg 2377). Had a tight curveball (74-75) that showed slurvey action and in the zone control. (Max spin 2410; Avg 2365). Showed slight fading action and in the zone command on his sharp changeup (83-84). Showed swing and miss action and down in the zone command on his wipeout slider (77-78). (Max spin 2354; Avg 2352).
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Florida State Commit, 6-foot-2, 185-pound strong athletic build. Above average projectable on the mound, showed lightning quick arm speed, also used a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses decent effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 89-91 mph; showed slight running action and control around the zone with heavy movement. (Max spin 2504; Avg 2377). Had a tight curveball (74-75) that showed slurvey action and in the zone control. (Max spin 2410; Avg 2365). Showed slight fading action and in the zone command on his sharp changeup (83-84). Showed swing and miss action and down in the zone command on his wipeout slider (77-78). (Max spin 2354; Avg 2352).