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
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/OF Body: 6-3, 155-pounds. Wiry frame, highly projectable. Delivery: Drop and drive lower-half down the mound, smooth tempo, strides in-line with landing foot square to the plate. Arm Action: RH. Short/quick, high 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Generally straight but has life through the zone, plays up. T2335, 2236 average rpm. CB: 65-66 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape with fastball arm-speed. T2168, 2112 average rpm. SL: 63-64 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape with sweeping action. T2149, 2066 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 155-pounds. Wiry frame, highly projectable.
Delivery: Drop and drive lower-half down the mound, smooth tempo, strides in-line with landing foot square to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short/quick, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-83 mph. Generally straight but has life through the zone, plays up. T2335, 2236 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape with fastball arm-speed. T2168, 2112 average rpm.
SL: 63-64 mph. Gradual 10/4 shape with sweeping action. T2149, 2066 average rpm.