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.
Positional Profile: LHP Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Delivery: Controlled tempo, sinks into back-knee at balance point, glides down the mound while remaining in-line. Arm Action: LH. Loose/clean arm swing into a 3/4 slot. FB: T78.1, 75-78 mph. Sinking action, life through the zone, thrown for strikes. T2293, 2251 average rpm. CB: 69-70 mph. Sharp 1/7 shape, feel for the zone. T2119, 2036 average rpm. CH: 72-74 mph. Hard downward action at times, also flashed horizontal action. T2121, 2034 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, sinks into back-knee at balance point, glides down the mound while remaining in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Loose/clean arm swing into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T78.1, 75-78 mph. Sinking action, life through the zone, thrown for strikes. T2293, 2251 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. Sharp 1/7 shape, feel for the zone. T2119, 2036 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Hard downward action at times, also flashed horizontal action. T2121, 2034 average rpm.