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.
10.16.16 - 5-foot-8, 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Soft hands receiving with a quick transfer. Popped 2.07-2.19 and threw 77 mph from the crouch. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a heel lift stride. Line drive hitter with a short swing path. 77 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.69.
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10.16.16 - 5-foot-8, 170-pound right-handed hitting catcher. Defensively has a short arm action from a high ¾ slot. Soft hands receiving with a quick transfer. Popped 2.07-2.19 and threw 77 mph from the crouch. At the plate hits from a balanced setup with a heel lift stride. Line drive hitter with a short swing path. 77 mph exit velocity from a tee. Ran the 60 at 7.69.