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
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.
Uncommitted. Large and lanky 6’4” 180lb frame. Really impressed in his relief stint this week. Cline showed impressive body control and athleticism with his movements down the mound. He throws from a lower ¾ arm slot with a shorter, deceptive delivery. He worked the fastball mostly 83-85, topping out at 86 with tons of run to the armside. Showed good command of it, working it to both sides of the plate with similar run on both. When he was able to run it backdoor, hitters struggled to commit, and he was able to find success. Off of the fastball, he worked a big, sweeping slider in the 70-71 range that was able to keep batters off balance and collect some ugly swings and misses. Tons of projection left in the frame.
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