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.
Positional Profile: RHP - Uncommitted, Athletic arm who competed and has upside. Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Delivery: Gets into the back leg early and drives down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Arm is quick and able to get to extension with length at takeaway. Quick arm and athleticism in the back gets him out in front. FB: T86, 80-85 mph. Some life through the zone. CB: 72-76 mph. His best pitch as it was tight with depth and got several swing and misses.
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Positional Profile: RHP - Uncommitted, Athletic arm who competed and has upside.
Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Delivery: Gets into the back leg early and drives down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Arm is quick and able to get to extension with length at takeaway. Quick arm and athleticism in the back gets him out in front.
FB: T86, 80-85 mph. Some life through the zone.
CB: 72-76 mph. His best pitch as it was tight with depth and got several swing and misses.