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/1B Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, present strength. Delivery: Simple mover, medium leg lift, tall/fall, works in-line. Arm Action: RH. Long, easy arm action, 3/4 slot. FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Mostly straight actions, slight arm-side run. T2082, 1904 average rpm. SL: 69-72 mph. 11/5 shape, feel for the pitch. T2254, 2196 average rpm. CH: 71-72 mph. Plays with fade to the arm-side. T1568, 1506 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Well-proportioned frame, present strength.
Delivery: Simple mover, medium leg lift, tall/fall, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Mostly straight actions, slight arm-side run. T2082, 1904 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. 11/5 shape, feel for the pitch. T2254, 2196 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Plays with fade to the arm-side. T1568, 1506 average rpm.