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
Body: 6-foot-1, 165-pound lean and athletic frame with room for added strength and size in the future.
Delivery: On the mound worked exclusively out of the stretch. Hands are set high on the back shoulder with a quick break out of the glove. Presets the weight into a bent back leg and gets solide push off the rubber. Works from the middle of the rubber and strides slightly open. Pulls head out of the way at release but maintains good direction down the slope. Effort in the delivery. Shows the ability to repeat mechanics from the stretch and is quick to the plate.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with a short/clean arm action and good hand speed.
FB: 85-86 mph, more of a driving fastball with good command to the glove side.
SL: 75-76 mph, late depth with heavy east/west action and good spin.
CH: 80 mph, kills the spin with some arm side fade and ability to land it in the zone.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 165-pound athletic frame.
Delivery: Slow-methodical rhythm. Quiet hands and keeps them high at break point. Closes front side shoulder off to create tough angles. Pulls glove side hard into the body. Strides more towards the first base side of the mound and finishes with good balance.
Arm Action: RH. High ¾ arm slot with whippy arm action on the back side.
FB: 84-85 mph, mostly straight action with some slight arm side run.
SL: 75 mph, late sharp break with more cutting action.
CH: 80-82 mph, firm change up but with much lower spin rate. Good arm side fade.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 165-pound lean and athletic frame with room for added strength and size in the future.
Delivery: On the mound worked exclusively out of the stretch. Hands are set high on the back shoulder with a quick break out of the glove. Presets the weight into a bent back leg and gets solide push off the rubber. Works from the middle of the rubber and strides slightly open. Pulls head out of the way at release but maintains good direction down the slope. Effort in the delivery. Shows the ability to repeat mechanics from the stretch and is quick to the plate.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with a short/clean arm action and good hand speed.
FB: 85-86 mph, more of a driving fastball with good command to the glove side.
SL: 75-76 mph, late depth with heavy east/west action and good spin.
CH: 80 mph, kills the spin with some arm side fade and ability to land it in the zone.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 165-pound athletic frame.
Delivery: Slow-methodical rhythm. Quiet hands and keeps them high at break point. Closes front side shoulder off to create tough angles. Pulls glove side hard into the body. Strides more towards the first base side of the mound and finishes with good balance.
Arm Action: RH. High ¾ arm slot with whippy arm action on the back side.
FB: 84-85 mph, mostly straight action with some slight arm side run.
SL: 75 mph, late sharp break with more cutting action.
CH: 80-82 mph, firm change up but with much lower spin rate. Good arm side fade.