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
2/18/18: 6-foot-1, 145 pound southpaw features a quick arm and high effort delivery. Loose, long arm swing into a 3/4 release. Fastball featured some late downhill run at 84-85, touching 87. High, firm front side. Explosive lower half, lands squared and finishes athletically. Off-speed needs to continue developing, often getting underneath the breaking ball. Curveball did feature some depth in a 1/7 shape, just needs to improve consistency. Stretch only, with an open setup. Bryant is an interesting follow as he fills in his lanky, athletic frame.
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2/18/18: 6-foot-1, 145 pound southpaw features a quick arm and high effort delivery. Loose, long arm swing into a 3/4 release. Fastball featured some late downhill run at 84-85, touching 87. High, firm front side. Explosive lower half, lands squared and finishes athletically. Off-speed needs to continue developing, often getting underneath the breaking ball. Curveball did feature some depth in a 1/7 shape, just needs to improve consistency. Stretch only, with an open setup. Bryant is an interesting follow as he fills in his lanky, athletic frame.