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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Lanky, high-waisted 5-foot-11, 150-pound frame. Balanced setup, steep front shoulder, minimal hand load, short stride. Bat stays short through the zone, hits off his front side and works on top of the baseball. Worked out up the middle defensively. Stays back on the baseball, hands field slightly out front, two-hand gather. Short, compact arm action, ¾ release angle.
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Lanky, high-waisted 5-foot-11, 150-pound frame. Balanced setup, steep front shoulder, minimal hand load, short stride. Bat stays short through the zone, hits off his front side and works on top of the baseball. Worked out up the middle defensively. Stays back on the baseball, hands field slightly out front, two-hand gather. Short, compact arm action, ¾ release angle.