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
Sinker
Hop+
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.
Sinker
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.
Sinker
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.
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/3B Body: 6-4, 165-pounds. Lean, projectable build, long limbs. Delivery: Leg tuck into tall and fall, simple, easy, works in-line, repeats. Arm Action: RH. Short out of glove, loose and whippy, 3/4 slot. FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Mostly straight, cut at times, in the zone. CB: 67-79 mph. Sweeping action, in the zone. SL: 68-70 mph. Similar action to curveball, some sweep. CH: 71-72 mph. Thrown at arm speed, fade and depth, feel.
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-4, 165-pounds. Lean, projectable build, long limbs.
Delivery: Leg tuck into tall and fall, simple, easy, works in-line, repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Short out of glove, loose and whippy, 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Mostly straight, cut at times, in the zone.
CB: 67-79 mph. Sweeping action, in the zone.
SL: 68-70 mph. Similar action to curveball, some sweep.
CH: 71-72 mph. Thrown at arm speed, fade and depth, feel.