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.
Jackson Clifford, Cowan (IN), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 6-0, 182-pounds. Lanky build Delivery: Feel type delivery - gets to a top of a taller leg lift with some tempo, tucked front foot, shorter stride, moves down the slope w/ in-line shoulders, lands square, finishes with balance. Arm Action: RH. Clean arm swing, moderate length. Ball comes out from a 3/4 slot. FB: Slight sink SL: Slurvey, some sweep. Feel for command CH: Sinking action
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Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 182-pounds. Lanky build
Delivery: Feel type delivery - gets to a top of a taller leg lift with some tempo, tucked front foot, shorter stride, moves down the slope w/ in-line shoulders, lands square, finishes with balance.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm swing, moderate length. Ball comes out from a 3/4 slot.
FB: Slight sink
SL: Slurvey, some sweep. Feel for command
CH: Sinking action