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.
6-foot-4, 185-pound long athletic build. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 79-82 mph and topped out at 83 mph; had hard running action and control around the zone with heavy movement. (Max spin 1976; Avg 1812). Throws a tight slider (65-67) that has down in the zone control and sweeping slurvey action. (Max spin 1795; Avg 1653).
7/06/21
6-foot-4, 182 pound long lanky frame. Projectable capable on the mound, showed quick consistent arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick loose arm action. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher and shows high effort. Falling off shoulders and a low balance point. Lands open with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-83 mph and topped out at 84 mph; has arm side control and late slight running action. (Max spin 2045; Avg 1886). Has decent command and gradual sweeping action on his 1/7 slider (68-70). (Max spin 1743; Avg 1726).
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6-foot-4, 185-pound long athletic build. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a long arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 79-82 mph and topped out at 83 mph; had hard running action and control around the zone with heavy movement. (Max spin 1976; Avg 1812). Throws a tight slider (65-67) that has down in the zone control and sweeping slurvey action. (Max spin 1795; Avg 1653).
6-foot-4, 182 pound long lanky frame. Projectable capable on the mound, showed quick consistent arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick loose arm action. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher and shows high effort. Falling off shoulders and a low balance point. Lands open with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-83 mph and topped out at 84 mph; has arm side control and late slight running action. (Max spin 2045; Avg 1886). Has decent command and gradual sweeping action on his 1/7 slider (68-70). (Max spin 1743; Avg 1726).