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
6-foot-3, 185-pound left-handed pitcher, long, strong frame, sturdy build, projectable, lots of room to fill out with strength. On the mound, arm works clean on the back-side to an over-the-top slot, does a good job of keeping arm path relatively short given how long his frame is. Drop and drive delivery, sits on back leg before pushing off rubber, works on-line, high front-side, lead shoulder works uphill, lands leg open, finishes square to home. Fastball sat 80-81, touched 82, sinking action. Changeup, sinking action, 75. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth, 70-72.
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6-foot-3, 185-pound left-handed pitcher, long, strong frame, sturdy build, projectable, lots of room to fill out with strength. On the mound, arm works clean on the back-side to an over-the-top slot, does a good job of keeping arm path relatively short given how long his frame is. Drop and drive delivery, sits on back leg before pushing off rubber, works on-line, high front-side, lead shoulder works uphill, lands leg open, finishes square to home. Fastball sat 80-81, touched 82, sinking action. Changeup, sinking action, 75. Curveball, 12/6 shape, depth, 70-72.