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.
8/8/18 - 6-foot-2, 160-pound, left-handed pitcher, lanky frame with room to physically fill out. Tall and fall delivery, crunched balance point, works in-line, toe lands square, some arm recoil at finish. Long and loose arm action, full arm swing, high ¾ slot, effort involved. Fastball, mostly straight with some arm side run, sat 67-69 mph, topped 70 mph. Curveball, 1/7 gradual break, 52-56 mph. Changeup, flashed sink, 60-61 mph.
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8/8/18 - 6-foot-2, 160-pound, left-handed pitcher, lanky frame with room to physically fill out. Tall and fall delivery, crunched balance point, works in-line, toe lands square, some arm recoil at finish. Long and loose arm action, full arm swing, high ¾ slot, effort involved. Fastball, mostly straight with some arm side run, sat 67-69 mph, topped 70 mph. Curveball, 1/7 gradual break, 52-56 mph. Changeup, flashed sink, 60-61 mph.