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.
6/26/18 - 6-foot-1, 155-pound, lean, right-handed pitcher with plenty of room for continued physical development. Uptempo, drop and drive, linear delivery. Works on-line, lands square and finishes upright at times. Long arm action out of a high ¾ window. Fastball, straight action, thrown for strikes, sat 76-78 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, maintains arm speed, depth at times, 61-65 mph. Changeup, run and sink action, 72-75 mph.
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6/26/18 - 6-foot-1, 155-pound, lean, right-handed pitcher with plenty of room for continued physical development. Uptempo, drop and drive, linear delivery. Works on-line, lands square and finishes upright at times. Long arm action out of a high ¾ window. Fastball, straight action, thrown for strikes, sat 76-78 mph. Slider, 11/5 shape, maintains arm speed, depth at times, 61-65 mph. Changeup, run and sink action, 72-75 mph.