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 Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. Wiry frame. Delivery: Delivery works with pace, fluid rhythm, level shoulders, works in-line and lands square. Arm Action: RH. Long, athletic arm action, 3/4 arm slot. FB: T82, 78-82 mph. Late, arm side run movement. CB: 63-67 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, feel for pitch. CH: 74-76 mph. Sinking action.
7/23/19
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pounds. Lean projectable frame, slender build. Delivery: Delivery work sin rhythm, wide toe lift, up to big balance point, swings into landing, finishes first base side. Arm Action: RH. Long path, slight reach on back side, loose arm out of high 3/4 slot. FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Sinking action, worked down in zone. CB: 64-66 mph. 12/6 to 11/5 shape, gradual action. CH: 71-72 mph. Sink and fade action, maintains arm speed.
6/25/19
Giese presents a tall lanky, projectible frame. Giese is an infielder who played third base for the ProPlayer Canes. Giese had himself a day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a single, double, and a walk and recorded and drove in a couple of runs . Giese hits from a balanced open set up and presents a long loose swing and gets good extension allowing him to drive balls in the gap with authority. He also made an appearance on the mound over the weekend in the quarterfinal game against NorthStar. Long and lanky right-handed pitcher, high ¾ slot, long and loose arm action, hides the ball well. Fastball topped at 82 mph, sat between 79-81 mph. Slider played at 68-69 mph, swing-and-miss offering.
1/27/19
6-foot, 142-pound, long-limbed, athletically-built, right-handed hitting infielder. At the plate, balanced setup, pre-pitch load, toe-tap stride, loose levers, long uphill bat path and 72 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, reliable hands and plays through the baseball. Short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 69 mph. 5.00 runner, home-to-first.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pounds. Wiry frame.
Delivery: Delivery works with pace, fluid rhythm, level shoulders, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, athletic arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T82, 78-82 mph. Late, arm side run movement.
CB: 63-67 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, feel for pitch.
CH: 74-76 mph. Sinking action.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pounds. Lean projectable frame, slender build.
Delivery: Delivery work sin rhythm, wide toe lift, up to big balance point, swings into landing, finishes first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Long path, slight reach on back side, loose arm out of high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Sinking action, worked down in zone.
CB: 64-66 mph. 12/6 to 11/5 shape, gradual action.
CH: 71-72 mph. Sink and fade action, maintains arm speed.
Giese presents a tall lanky, projectible frame. Giese is an infielder who played third base for the ProPlayer Canes. Giese had himself a day at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a single, double, and a walk and recorded and drove in a couple of runs . Giese hits from a balanced open set up and presents a long loose swing and gets good extension allowing him to drive balls in the gap with authority. He also made an appearance on the mound over the weekend in the quarterfinal game against NorthStar. Long and lanky right-handed pitcher, high ¾ slot, long and loose arm action, hides the ball well. Fastball topped at 82 mph, sat between 79-81 mph. Slider played at 68-69 mph, swing-and-miss offering.
6-foot, 142-pound, long-limbed, athletically-built, right-handed hitting infielder. At the plate, balanced setup, pre-pitch load, toe-tap stride, loose levers, long uphill bat path and 72 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, fluid footwork, reliable hands and plays through the baseball. Short arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 69 mph. 5.00 runner, home-to-first.