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/OF Body: 5-10, 147-pounds. Wiry frame with room to add strength. Delivery: Methodical tempo, high-leg kick into a drop and drive lower half. Arm Action: LH. Quick arm action, high 3/4 slot, whippy. FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Finish through the zone, strikes. T1816, 1704 average rpm. CB: 68-71 mph. Short downer action, can spot at the bottom of the zone. T1185, 1093 average rpm. SL: 71-72 mph. Tight, lateral movement, strikes. T1598, 1557 average rpm. CH: 71-73 mph. Thrown with intent, similar shape to the fastball. T1445, 1404 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 147-pounds. Wiry frame with room to add strength.
Delivery: Methodical tempo, high-leg kick into a drop and drive lower half.
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm action, high 3/4 slot, whippy.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Finish through the zone, strikes. T1816, 1704 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Short downer action, can spot at the bottom of the zone. T1185, 1093 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Tight, lateral movement, strikes. T1598, 1557 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Thrown with intent, similar shape to the fastball. T1445, 1404 average rpm.