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: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, consistent compact arm action. Athletic balance point, downhill shoulders.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, compact arm action. Athletic balance point, downhill shoulders, lands soft, a clean finish.
Position: RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pound.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, consistent compact arm action. Athletic balance point, downhill shoulders.
FB: (Max spin 2309; Avg 2170). Slight running action.
SL: Tight late action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 2640; Avg 2321).
Body: 5-foot-10, 135-pound.
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, compact arm action. Athletic balance point, downhill shoulders, lands soft, a clean finish.
FB: (Max spin 2135; Avg 1981). Slight running action.
CB: Some sweeping action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2351; Avg 2135).