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/3B Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Delivery: Hands rock over head prior to motion, drop/drive type delivery, efficient lower-half movement patterns, closed-toe landing, upright through release. Arm Action: Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Four-seam type, some strikes. CB: 67-68 mph. Decelerates arm action. 12/6 shape. CH: 67-69 mph. Showed slight fading action. Strikes.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Hands rock over head prior to motion, drop/drive type delivery, efficient lower-half movement patterns, closed-toe landing, upright through release.
Arm Action: Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Four-seam type, some strikes.
CB: 67-68 mph. Decelerates arm action. 12/6 shape.
CH: 67-69 mph. Showed slight fading action. Strikes.