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/OF Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Delivery: Simple, uptempo delivery, coils into a medium balance point, stride works in-line down the mound. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action. High 3/4 slot. FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Has some life through the zone, arm-side run. T2532, 2327 average rpm. CB: 68-70 mph. Short, 11/5 shape. Thrown for strikes. T2017, 1658 average rpm. CH: 75-78 mph. Mostly straight, developing pitch. T2870, 2014 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, uptempo delivery, coils into a medium balance point, stride works in-line down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Has some life through the zone, arm-side run. T2532, 2327 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Short, 11/5 shape. Thrown for strikes. T2017, 1658 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Mostly straight, developing pitch. T2870, 2014 average rpm.