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
Princeton Commit, 6-foot-3, 195-pound strong athletic frame. Solid projectable on the mound, showed lightning quick arm speed with a long arm action and low arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses high effort. Displays in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands square with a falling off finish. Slider (67-69 mph). Sat with his fastball at 85-88 mph and topped out at 90 mph; has a heavy fastball that showed control around the zone and hard running action. (Max spin 2234; Avg 2058). His tight curveball (67-69) had slurvey action and down in the zone control. Throws a sharp changeup (75-76) with down in the zone command and fading action.
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Princeton Commit, 6-foot-3, 195-pound strong athletic frame. Solid projectable on the mound, showed lightning quick arm speed with a long arm action and low arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses high effort. Displays in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands square with a falling off finish. Slider (67-69 mph). Sat with his fastball at 85-88 mph and topped out at 90 mph; has a heavy fastball that showed control around the zone and hard running action. (Max spin 2234; Avg 2058). His tight curveball (67-69) had slurvey action and down in the zone control. Throws a sharp changeup (75-76) with down in the zone command and fading action.