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, 205-pound left-handed pitcher. One of the top arms at event; recent commit to Iowa Western CC. Durable build with solid athleticism. Shows sequence and tempo to delivery with easy effort on release. Fastball was 81-84 mph with late diving run and sink action for strikes. 2/8 shape on curveball with above avg. depth. Has deception with changeup; ball comes out of hand clean with late fade and sink to right-handed hitters.
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6-foot-3, 205-pound left-handed pitcher. One of the top arms at event; recent commit to Iowa Western CC. Durable build with solid athleticism. Shows sequence and tempo to delivery with easy effort on release. Fastball was 81-84 mph with late diving run and sink action for strikes. 2/8 shape on curveball with above avg. depth. Has deception with changeup; ball comes out of hand clean with late fade and sink to right-handed hitters.