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: RHP Body: 5-9, 156.8-pounds. Delivery: Athletic mover, medium leg-kick into balance point, slightly up-tempo, drop/drive lower-half that stays in his legs, works in-line. Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, 3/4 slot. FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Firm with late life, pounds the zone. T2377, 2294 average rpm. SL: 70-71 mph. Horizontal movement with sharp action. T2670, 2523 average rpm. CH: 74-76 mph. Plays with diving action. T1749, 1659 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-9, 156.8-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic mover, medium leg-kick into balance point, slightly up-tempo, drop/drive lower-half that stays in his legs, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Firm with late life, pounds the zone. T2377, 2294 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. Horizontal movement with sharp action. T2670, 2523 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Plays with diving action. T1749, 1659 average rpm.