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.
Pitching: Capable. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
Delivery: Tall and drive delivery, Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot. FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Slight arm side run. SL: 69-72 mph. Left to right cut, across zone.
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Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-3, 175-pound athletic frame.
Pitching: Capable. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, long arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a falling off finish.
FB: T84. 80-83 mph. (Max spin 2201; Avg 2003). Consistent accuracy, running action.
CB: 71-74 mph. Low in the zone control, sweeping action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 76-77 mph. Arm side command, running action.
SL: 71-72 mph. Glove side command, sweeping action, 10/4 movement.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-3, 175-pounds. High waisted, thin, athletic, projectable frame.
Delivery: Tall and drive delivery,
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Slight arm side run.
SL: 69-72 mph. Left to right cut, across zone.