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
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
South Carolina Commit, 6-foot, 170-pound athletic frame. Solid projectable on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive up-tempo type pitcher who shows decent effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 84-86 mph and topped out at 87 mph; showed command around the zone and running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2300; Avg 2123). Throws a sharp changeup (76-78) that shows slight fading action and in the zone control. Showed in the zone command and swing and miss action on his tight slider (75-76). (Max spin 2576; Avg 2520).
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South Carolina Commit, 6-foot, 170-pound athletic frame. Solid projectable on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a long arm action while showing quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive up-tempo type pitcher who shows decent effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 84-86 mph and topped out at 87 mph; showed command around the zone and running action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2300; Avg 2123). Throws a sharp changeup (76-78) that shows slight fading action and in the zone control. Showed in the zone command and swing and miss action on his tight slider (75-76). (Max spin 2576; Avg 2520).