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: 6-5, 172-pounds. Wiry, skinny build, high waist with projection.
Delivery: Stretch-only, medium leg lift with tuck, drop/drive delivery, lands slightly closed at footstrike.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Two-seam, arm-side run, feel for lower half of the zone. T1977, 1902 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Sweeping actions, 10/4 shape, feel for pitch. T2152, 2045 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Maintains fastball armspeed, slight fade. T1929, 1863 average rpm.