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
6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed pitcher. Works out of high ¾ slot. Fastball played at 84-86 mph, straight four seam action. Showed changeup at 76 mph with sink to arm side. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 68-69 mph.
8.2.4
7/14/20
Positional Profile: RHP; upside uncommitted arm from Illinois. Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Tall, lean body; projects well. Delivery: Works at a slower tempo, in control, some recoil in finish. Arm Action: Long, loose arm action, long arm circle to an over-the-top slot. FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Hard four-seam type, clean out of the hand. CB: 65-66 mph. Sharp depth, 12/6 shape, 2,419 rpm average spin rate. CH: 68-69 mph. Sinking action, maintains arm speed.
2/09/20
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Lean athletic shape, above average frame. Delivery: Down-tempo, methodical through landing, simple lift and stays on line, tall/recoil finish. Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, firm arm action. FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Mostly straight, showed occasional cut and sink. CB: 68-71 mph. 11/5 shape, showed feel for strike zone. CH: 70-75 mph. Sinking action, thrown near fastball arm speed.
8.2.4
7/18/19
6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed pitcher, long athletic frame that projects. Repeatable delivery showed ability to throw strikes down in the zone, fastball sinks at times, 82-84 mph, touched 85 mph. Curveball plays with 11/5 shape, 63-69 mph, dropped for strikes. Competed deep into game that ended in 2-2 tie. Struck out six in six innings, allowed four hits and two runs, walked three.
8.2.4
7/02/19
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, level shoulders, works in line with target, square landing, smooth rhythm. Arm Action: RH. FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Straight four seam type with life through the zone. CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 shape, showed feel. CH: 69-70 mph. Sink action.
8.2.4
2/17/19
6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed pitcher, athletic frame with room for added strength. Methodical pace, short side step into sturdy balance, slight sit on back side, high front side, stride in-line to home, toe stride even with athleticism in finish, some rhythm. Short arm action, hides ball, arm quickens through a high ¾ window, regular effort. Fastball played straight with occasional cut, sat 79-82 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, flashed downward depth, 63-65 mph. Changeup had fastball deception, cut at times, 69-72 mph.
8.2.4
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6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed pitcher. Works out of high ¾ slot. Fastball played at 84-86 mph, straight four seam action. Showed changeup at 76 mph with sink to arm side. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 68-69 mph.
Positional Profile: RHP; upside uncommitted arm from Illinois.
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Tall, lean body; projects well.
Delivery: Works at a slower tempo, in control, some recoil in finish.
Arm Action: Long, loose arm action, long arm circle to an over-the-top slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Hard four-seam type, clean out of the hand.
CB: 65-66 mph. Sharp depth, 12/6 shape, 2,419 rpm average spin rate.
CH: 68-69 mph. Sinking action, maintains arm speed.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Lean athletic shape, above average frame.
Delivery: Down-tempo, methodical through landing, simple lift and stays on line, tall/recoil finish.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, firm arm action.
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Mostly straight, showed occasional cut and sink.
CB: 68-71 mph. 11/5 shape, showed feel for strike zone.
CH: 70-75 mph. Sinking action, thrown near fastball arm speed.
6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed pitcher, long athletic frame that projects. Repeatable delivery showed ability to throw strikes down in the zone, fastball sinks at times, 82-84 mph, touched 85 mph. Curveball plays with 11/5 shape, 63-69 mph, dropped for strikes. Competed deep into game that ended in 2-2 tie. Struck out six in six innings, allowed four hits and two runs, walked three.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, level shoulders, works in line with target, square landing, smooth rhythm.
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T83, 81-82 mph. Straight four seam type with life through the zone.
CB: 60-62 mph. 11/5 shape, showed feel.
CH: 69-70 mph. Sink action.
6-foot-2, 175-pound right-handed pitcher, athletic frame with room for added strength. Methodical pace, short side step into sturdy balance, slight sit on back side, high front side, stride in-line to home, toe stride even with athleticism in finish, some rhythm. Short arm action, hides ball, arm quickens through a high ¾ window, regular effort. Fastball played straight with occasional cut, sat 79-82 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, flashed downward depth, 63-65 mph. Changeup had fastball deception, cut at times, 69-72 mph.