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
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-5, 205-pounds. Lean, lanky frame with high projectability. Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, athletic downhill ride prior to reaching balance point, works direct to target with an athletic finish through release. Smooth consistent rhythm throughout; repeats well. Arm Action: Short, loose arm path, high 3/4 slot. FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Heavy, low-spin pitch with occasional arm-side run. CB: 71-71 mph. Short, gradual action. CH: 71-72 mph. Fastball arm speed with similar release heights and extension, per TrackMan. Comfortable with it, showed natural fade.
2/19/18
6-foot-3, 162 pound right handed pitcher, lanky, long limbed, thin. Projectable body with plenty room for physical development. Tilt and topple style, good balance point, directionally in line, square landing, athletic finish with occasional recoil. Short, loose arm action, quick arm speed out front, over the top slot, creates angle, regular effort throughout. Fastball is straight, good tilt, sat 73-74 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, good depth, gradual break out of hand, ranged 60-63 mph. Changeup maintains arm speed, sinking movement, feel, sat 65-66 mph.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-5, 205-pounds. Lean, lanky frame with high projectability.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery, athletic downhill ride prior to reaching balance point, works direct to target with an athletic finish through release. Smooth consistent rhythm throughout; repeats well.
Arm Action: Short, loose arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Heavy, low-spin pitch with occasional arm-side run.
CB: 71-71 mph. Short, gradual action.
CH: 71-72 mph. Fastball arm speed with similar release heights and extension, per TrackMan. Comfortable with it, showed natural fade.
6-foot-3, 162 pound right handed pitcher, lanky, long limbed, thin. Projectable body with plenty room for physical development. Tilt and topple style, good balance point, directionally in line, square landing, athletic finish with occasional recoil. Short, loose arm action, quick arm speed out front, over the top slot, creates angle, regular effort throughout. Fastball is straight, good tilt, sat 73-74 mph. Curveball, 12/6 shape, good depth, gradual break out of hand, ranged 60-63 mph. Changeup maintains arm speed, sinking movement, feel, sat 65-66 mph.