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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Virginia Commit, 6-foot-1, 185-pound strong mature frame. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses decent effort. Even shoulders with an consistent balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 86-89 mph and topped out at 90 mph; showed slight running action and command around the zone with heavy movement. (Max spin 2394; Avg 2014). He shows swing and miss action and down in the zone command on his tight curveball (75-77). (Max spin 2551; Avg 2254). Had sweeping action and in the zone command on his sharp slider (77-79). (Max spin 2331; Avg 2220).
2/13/19 - Virginia commit. 6-foot, 160-pound, athletic frame, projectable build. Arm works short and clean on the back-side, turns over quickly to a ¾ slot. Hybrid delivery, repeats with easy effort, tall and fall, works on-line, lands closed, finishes walking off. Fastball sat 82-84 with easy life. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth, 71-74. Changeup, fade action, 76-79. High follow 2022 prospect.
1/16/19 - Committed to Virginia
11/08/18 - One of the biggest standouts of the entire day. He has an athletic and projectable frame. The arm works clean and compact. The delivery is simple and repeatable, with the fastball working 84-85 mph with easy, late life. The slider also has tilt and the potential to be a plus pitch. Has late, two plane action at 73-74 mph. Also showed a feel for a changeup at 78-79 mph. Projectable with potential starter potential with easy delivery and three pitch mix.
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Virginia Commit, 6-foot-1, 185-pound strong mature frame. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses decent effort. Even shoulders with an consistent balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 86-89 mph and topped out at 90 mph; showed slight running action and command around the zone with heavy movement. (Max spin 2394; Avg 2014). He shows swing and miss action and down in the zone command on his tight curveball (75-77). (Max spin 2551; Avg 2254). Had sweeping action and in the zone command on his sharp slider (77-79). (Max spin 2331; Avg 2220).
2/13/19 - Virginia commit. 6-foot, 160-pound, athletic frame, projectable build. Arm works short and clean on the back-side, turns over quickly to a ¾ slot. Hybrid delivery, repeats with easy effort, tall and fall, works on-line, lands closed, finishes walking off. Fastball sat 82-84 with easy life. Curveball, 11/5 shape, depth, 71-74. Changeup, fade action, 76-79. High follow 2022 prospect.
1/16/19 - Committed to Virginia
11/08/18 - One of the biggest standouts of the entire day. He has an athletic and projectable frame. The arm works clean and compact. The delivery is simple and repeatable, with the fastball working 84-85 mph with easy, late life. The slider also has tilt and the potential to be a plus pitch. Has late, two plane action at 73-74 mph. Also showed a feel for a changeup at 78-79 mph. Projectable with potential starter potential with easy delivery and three pitch mix.