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.
Pitching: Projectable advanced. Drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, loose arm action. Athletic balance point, downhill shoulders, lands soft.
FB: T87. 84-87 mph. (Max spin 2263; Avg 2156). Around the zone accuracy, running action.
SL: 75-78 mph. In the zone control, tight late action, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 2390; Avg 2234).
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Body: 6-foot-1, 180-pound proportional frame.
Pitching: Projectable advanced. Drop-and-drive delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, loose arm action. Athletic balance point, downhill shoulders, lands soft.
FB: T87. 84-87 mph. (Max spin 2263; Avg 2156). Around the zone accuracy, running action.
SL: 75-78 mph. In the zone control, tight late action, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 2390; Avg 2234).