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-3, 190-pound solid athletic frame. Solid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 82-84 mph and topped out at 85 mph; had a heavy fastball that showed hard running action and command around the zone. (Max spin 2285; Avg 2093). Threw a sharp changeup (74-77) with down in the zone command and late fading action. He showed down in the zone command and slurvey action on his tight slider (70-73). (Max spin 2215; Avg 2090).
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6-foot-3, 190-pound solid athletic frame. Solid on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 82-84 mph and topped out at 85 mph; had a heavy fastball that showed hard running action and command around the zone. (Max spin 2285; Avg 2093). Threw a sharp changeup (74-77) with down in the zone command and late fading action. He showed down in the zone command and slurvey action on his tight slider (70-73). (Max spin 2215; Avg 2090).