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.
Parkland Scout Day: Works down the hill with good pitching lines to the plate. Good extension out front from a H3/4 release point. Fluid delivery. Very good arm action. Consistently in the zone with a three pitch arsenal. Sat 89-92 with his 2-seamer while mixing in a sharp 79-80 mph slider with tight spin and an 83 mph change-of-pace.
2.19.18 - 6-foot-1, 165 pound, lean, right handed pitching prospect. Drop and drive delivery, no wasted movements, directionally straight, square landing, athletic finish. Short, loose arm on back side, quick out front out of a ¾ slot, regular effort throughout. Fastball was straight, firm, at 82-84 mph, topped 86 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, up in the zone, early release, sat 71-73 mph. Changeup, straight movement, maintains arm speed, showed feel, 79-82 mph.
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Parkland Scout Day: Works down the hill with good pitching lines to the plate. Good extension out front from a H3/4 release point. Fluid delivery. Very good arm action. Consistently in the zone with a three pitch arsenal. Sat 89-92 with his 2-seamer while mixing in a sharp 79-80 mph slider with tight spin and an 83 mph change-of-pace.
2.19.18 - 6-foot-1, 165 pound, lean, right handed pitching prospect. Drop and drive delivery, no wasted movements, directionally straight, square landing, athletic finish. Short, loose arm on back side, quick out front out of a ¾ slot, regular effort throughout. Fastball was straight, firm, at 82-84 mph, topped 86 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape, up in the zone, early release, sat 71-73 mph. Changeup, straight movement, maintains arm speed, showed feel, 79-82 mph.