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.
Positional Profile: RHP 6-6, 175-pounds right handed pitcher topped out at 83 mph with his fastball. Long and lean athletic frame. Compact on the backside and long out-front from a H3/4 slot. Ball gets on a downhill plane. Repeats well, stays directionally inline with athletic finish. 11/7 shape breaking ball with gradual depth, avg. spin. Projects to continue to develop at the next level.
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Positional Profile: RHP
6-6, 175-pounds right handed pitcher topped out at 83 mph with his fastball. Long and lean athletic frame. Compact on the backside and long out-front from a H3/4 slot. Ball gets on a downhill plane. Repeats well, stays directionally inline with athletic finish. 11/7 shape breaking ball with gradual depth, avg. spin. Projects to continue to develop at the next level.