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/3B Body: 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Athletic, strong frame. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery; creates deception working across his body, front-toe lands closed. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot. FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Plays straight, creates tilt at times. T1991, 1903 average rpm. SL: 69-72 mph. 10/4 sweeping action, located down in the zone. T1931, 1848 average rpm. CH: 71-73 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, flashed arm-side-run. T1856, 1694 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Athletic, strong frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery; creates deception working across his body, front-toe lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Plays straight, creates tilt at times. T1991, 1903 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. 10/4 sweeping action, located down in the zone. T1931, 1848 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed, flashed arm-side-run. T1856, 1694 average rpm.