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.
5-foot-10, 170-pound athletic frame. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 78-82 mph and topped out at 84 mph; shows slight running action and control around the zone with heavy movement. (Max spin 2445; Avg 2173). Had in the zone command and slurvey action on his tight curveball (65-68). (Max spin 2566; Avg 2422).
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5-foot-10, 170-pound athletic frame. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 78-82 mph and topped out at 84 mph; shows slight running action and control around the zone with heavy movement. (Max spin 2445; Avg 2173). Had in the zone command and slurvey action on his tight curveball (65-68). (Max spin 2566; Avg 2422).