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
Positional Profile: RHP/C - Long, lean athlete that competes with upside on the diamond. Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Wiry frame, wide shoulders with long limbs. Potential for added weight.
Delivery: Methodical, rhythmic delivery. Gets to balance point. Tall and fall to the plate. Arm Action: RH. Reaches down and back. Short to long with a solid finish on line through the plate. FB: T73, 70-72 mph. 2-seam action at times. CB: 60-61 mph. 12-6 action from a high 3/4 slot.
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Positional Profile: RHP/C - Long, lean athlete that competes with upside on the diamond.
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pounds. Wiry frame, wide shoulders with long limbs. Potential for added weight.
Delivery: Methodical, rhythmic delivery. Gets to balance point. Tall and fall to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Reaches down and back. Short to long with a solid finish on line through the plate.
FB: T73, 70-72 mph. 2-seam action at times.
CB: 60-61 mph. 12-6 action from a high 3/4 slot.