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.
Central Florida Commit, 6-foot, 165-pound long athletic build. Solid projectable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses decent effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 85-87 mph and topped out at 88 mph; shows control around the zone and hard running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2320; Avg 2204). He showed swing and miss action and down in the zone command on his tight curveball (72-75). (Max spin 2385; Avg 2221). His sharp changeup (78-79) had fading action and in the zone control.
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Central Florida Commit, 6-foot, 165-pound long athletic build. Solid projectable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses decent effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 85-87 mph and topped out at 88 mph; shows control around the zone and hard running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2320; Avg 2204). He showed swing and miss action and down in the zone command on his tight curveball (72-75). (Max spin 2385; Avg 2221). His sharp changeup (78-79) had fading action and in the zone control.