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.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Long, lean, upside frame. Delivery: Fluid, easy, stretch-only delivery, lands square and on balance. Arm Action: LH. Long, loose, easy arm action, low 3/4 slot. FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Easy out of the hand, run and sink action. T2040, 1954 average rpm. SL: 66-69 mph. 2/8 plane, matches slot, gradual horizontal action. T2356, 2245 average rpm. CH: 72-73 mph. Plays with fade and down in the zone. T1642, 1588 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Long, lean, upside frame.
Delivery: Fluid, easy, stretch-only delivery, lands square and on balance.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose, easy arm action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Easy out of the hand, run and sink action. T2040, 1954 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. 2/8 plane, matches slot, gradual horizontal action. T2356, 2245 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Plays with fade and down in the zone. T1642, 1588 average rpm.