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.
3/5/17- 5-foot-11, 150-pound right-handed pitcher. Controlled tempo on mound, clean mechanics, shows extension and finish to pitches. Compact arm action producing 79-81 mph fastballs with flashes of late cut. 11/5 breaking ball has high spin rate; present avg. feel for zone. Heavy feel to changeup; working consistently around the zone.
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3/5/17- 5-foot-11, 150-pound right-handed pitcher. Controlled tempo on mound, clean mechanics, shows extension and finish to pitches. Compact arm action producing 79-81 mph fastballs with flashes of late cut. 11/5 breaking ball has high spin rate; present avg. feel for zone. Heavy feel to changeup; working consistently around the zone.