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, 210-pound solid strong build. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has an athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 82-84 mph and topped out at 85 mph; had a heavy fastball that showed running action and control around the zone. (Max spin 2166; Avg 2037). Has slurvey swing and miss action and down in the zone command on his tight slider (70-72). (Max spin 2162; Avg 1961).
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6-foot-3, 210-pound solid strong build. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has an athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. Threw his fastball 82-84 mph and topped out at 85 mph; had a heavy fastball that showed running action and control around the zone. (Max spin 2166; Avg 2037). Has slurvey swing and miss action and down in the zone command on his tight slider (70-72). (Max spin 2162; Avg 1961).