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-2, 165-pound right-handed pitcher, lean, wiry frame, athletic. Short, lightning quick arm action, soft stab on the back-side but arm motion remains continuous to a high ¾ slot. Athletic, fast paced delivery. Has put together some dominant performances at LakePoint this summer already. Creates weak contact with fastball, 86-89, touched 90 with around a 2400 rpm, good tilt on the pitch when working down. Slider, swing and miss pitch, 72-76, manipulates, around 2600 rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP Elite arm in the class with big arm speed and swing/miss stuff. Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pounds. Lean, projectable build, lanky, lots of room to fill out. Delivery: Athletic, quick tempo delivery, good balance, explodes down the mound as hands break, works on-line, lands square, finishes with a crossing over. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, elite arm speed, gets downhill out of a high 3/4 slot, good extension, hides stuff well on the back-side creating deception. FB: T88, 85.1-87.4 mph. Running action with riding life up in the zone, swing and miss, misses barrels creating ground ball contact, good feel for to both sides of the plate. T2266, 2102 average rpm. SL: 71.4-75.7 mph. Downer action, good shape, depth with late bite, swing and miss pitch. T2465, 2300 average rpm.
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6-foot-2, 165-pound right-handed pitcher, lean, wiry frame, athletic. Short, lightning quick arm action, soft stab on the back-side but arm motion remains continuous to a high ¾ slot. Athletic, fast paced delivery. Has put together some dominant performances at LakePoint this summer already. Creates weak contact with fastball, 86-89, touched 90 with around a 2400 rpm, good tilt on the pitch when working down. Slider, swing and miss pitch, 72-76, manipulates, around 2600 rpm.
Underclass Games
Positional Profile: RHP Elite arm in the class with big arm speed and swing/miss stuff.
Body: 6-foot-2, 165-pounds. Lean, projectable build, lanky, lots of room to fill out.
Delivery: Athletic, quick tempo delivery, good balance, explodes down the mound as hands break, works on-line, lands square, finishes with a crossing over.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, elite arm speed, gets downhill out of a high 3/4 slot, good extension, hides stuff well on the back-side creating deception.
FB: T88, 85.1-87.4 mph. Running action with riding life up in the zone, swing and miss, misses barrels creating ground ball contact, good feel for to both sides of the plate. T2266, 2102 average rpm.
SL: 71.4-75.7 mph. Downer action, good shape, depth with late bite, swing and miss pitch. T2465, 2300 average rpm.