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
Lake Land Scout Day: Three-quarter slot righty with 83-84 mph fastball and feel for 75-76 mph breaker. Rushes lower half in delivery, but arm action is short in back and arm is quick enough to catch up. Mixed firm 81-82 mph changeup as third pitch. All pitches tunneled well from near identical release point. Looks to be more in there velo-wise.
9/10/17
Six-foot, 185 pound senior righthander works average effort down the mound, good rhythm and pace to release. Front foot lands slightly closed, struggles to get through front side and finish at times. Long arm swing, small wrap in the back, average arm speed. Fastball sat 79-81, thrown with good command and showed late run arm side, located both sides of plate for strike. Slide steps, quick to the plate out of stretch. Breaking ball was loose, popped out of hand at times and backed up, threw both slider 68-72 and curveball 64-68, slider had better life. Changeup was spiked and firm, 71-74.
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Lake Land Scout Day: Three-quarter slot righty with 83-84 mph fastball and feel for 75-76 mph breaker. Rushes lower half in delivery, but arm action is short in back and arm is quick enough to catch up. Mixed firm 81-82 mph changeup as third pitch. All pitches tunneled well from near identical release point. Looks to be more in there velo-wise.
Six-foot, 185 pound senior righthander works average effort down the mound, good rhythm and pace to release. Front foot lands slightly closed, struggles to get through front side and finish at times. Long arm swing, small wrap in the back, average arm speed. Fastball sat 79-81, thrown with good command and showed late run arm side, located both sides of plate for strike. Slide steps, quick to the plate out of stretch. Breaking ball was loose, popped out of hand at times and backed up, threw both slider 68-72 and curveball 64-68, slider had better life. Changeup was spiked and firm, 71-74.