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
10.14.18 - 6-foot-2, 145-pound right-handed pitcher, long lean frame with projection. Tall and fall delivery, works with tempo and loose levers, regular effort. Arm action is loose, slot works between high ¾ and ¾, some quickness. Fastball flashed sink action, 73-75 mph. Curveball plays 11/5, feel for strike zone, 63-67 mph. Changeup tends to drop slot, sinking action, 65-68 mph.
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10.14.18 - 6-foot-2, 145-pound right-handed pitcher, long lean frame with projection. Tall and fall delivery, works with tempo and loose levers, regular effort. Arm action is loose, slot works between high ¾ and ¾, some quickness. Fastball flashed sink action, 73-75 mph. Curveball plays 11/5, feel for strike zone, 63-67 mph. Changeup tends to drop slot, sinking action, 65-68 mph.