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
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-3, 155-pounds. Delivery: Stretch-only; shoulders go uphill at early separation and close off, torso leans back down mound, lands square with momentum toward home. Arm Action: Early draw, big arm circle with ball wrapped back and out to high 3/4 slot. FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Four-seam type. CH: 61-63 mph. Straight change. CUT: 58-61 mph. Gradual depth and action with some breaking ball-like traits.
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only; shoulders go uphill at early separation and close off, torso leans back down mound, lands square with momentum toward home.
Arm Action: Early draw, big arm circle with ball wrapped back and out to high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 71-72 mph. Four-seam type.
CH: 61-63 mph. Straight change.
CUT: 58-61 mph. Gradual depth and action with some breaking ball-like traits.