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.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 229-pounds. Physical frame.
Delivery: Athletic tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Quick H3/4 action.
FB: T87.6, 83-88 mph. Natural armside life. T2161, 2025 average rpm.
SL: 71-75 mph. Sweeping action. T1804, 1654 average rpm.
CH: 79-79 mph. Armside fade. T2002, 1969 average rpm.