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.
Fastball
Hop+
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.
South Florida Commit, 6-foot-6, 240-pound solid mature build. Above average projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a long arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has an athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 87-90 mph with a max of 91 mph; showed command around the zone and hard running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2306; Avg 2177). Threw his tight curveball (70-73) with swing and miss action and down in the zone control. (Max spin 2171; Avg 2158). Had control around the zone and fading action on his sharp changeup (82-83). Shows swing and miss action and in the zone command on his wipeout slider (76-81). (Max spin 2248; Avg 2064).
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery. Reaches a mature balance point. Use the lower half well to get extension. Arm Action: LH. 3/4 arm slot. Long to short arm action. FB: T83, 78-82 mph. Armside run. Commands low in the zone. CB: 63-66 mph. 1-7 shape. Commands the outside corner vs righties. Backs up at times. CH: 65-67 mph. Fading action.
06/05/19- Big, strong frame and looks the part. Works from a true 3/4 with a loose, clean and easy arm action and quiet head. Fastball worked 74-77 mph with a lot more to come. Struck out a pair in his outing.
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South Florida Commit, 6-foot-6, 240-pound solid mature build. Above average projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, also used a long arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has an athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 87-90 mph with a max of 91 mph; showed command around the zone and hard running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2306; Avg 2177). Threw his tight curveball (70-73) with swing and miss action and down in the zone control. (Max spin 2171; Avg 2158). Had control around the zone and fading action on his sharp changeup (82-83). Shows swing and miss action and in the zone command on his wipeout slider (76-81). (Max spin 2248; Avg 2064).
Positional Profile: LHP/1B - USF
Body: 6-foot-5, 240-pounds. Tall, stocky strong frame. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery. Reaches a mature balance point. Use the lower half well to get extension.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 arm slot. Long to short arm action.
FB: T83, 78-82 mph. Armside run. Commands low in the zone.
CB: 63-66 mph. 1-7 shape. Commands the outside corner vs righties. Backs up at times.
CH: 65-67 mph. Fading action.
06/05/19- Big, strong frame and looks the part. Works from a true 3/4 with a loose, clean and easy arm action and quiet head. Fastball worked 74-77 mph with a lot more to come. Struck out a pair in his outing.