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
Positional Profile: LHP Body: 6-foot-4, 190-pounds, long limbs, projectable frame, room for added strength as he develops. Delivery: Simple delivery, fluid, repeats with some rhythm, directional towards target, gains momentum as he moves down the mound, throws with minimal effort, arms and legs coming at the hitter. Arm Action: Left-handed. Long arm, high three-quarter release. FB: T83, 80-83, arm side run, high percentage of strikes CB: 70-73 mph, sharp, late bite, 1/7 shape, potential to be a plus pitch CH: near fastball arm speed, fading action
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 190-pounds, long limbs, projectable frame, room for added strength as he develops.
Delivery: Simple delivery, fluid, repeats with some rhythm, directional towards target, gains momentum as he moves down the mound, throws with minimal effort, arms and legs coming at the hitter.
Arm Action: Left-handed. Long arm, high three-quarter release.
FB: T83, 80-83, arm side run, high percentage of strikes
CB: 70-73 mph, sharp, late bite, 1/7 shape, potential to be a plus pitch
CH: near fastball arm speed, fading action