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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Delivery: Longer rocker step, into higher leg kick balance point, tends to leak off rubber early, swings down and lands open to plate. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from high ¾ slot; releases upright to plate. FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Varying action to plate. CB: 64-67 mph. Close to 12/6 spin and shape with solid depth of break. CH: 68-69 mph. Decent fade with down action; thrown with stiff wrist.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Longer rocker step, into higher leg kick balance point, tends to leak off rubber early, swings down and lands open to plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from high ¾ slot; releases upright to plate.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Varying action to plate.
CB: 64-67 mph. Close to 12/6 spin and shape with solid depth of break.
CH: 68-69 mph. Decent fade with down action; thrown with stiff wrist.