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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Freed-Hardeman University Commit, 6-foot, 180-pound. Recorded a time of 7.42 in the 60-yard dash. Capable on the mound, showing some arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed a consistent balance point. Lands open with an upright finish. Threw his fastball 70-73 mph with a max of 74 mph; shows sinking action and decent command. Had in the zone control and gradual action on his 11/5 curveball (62-66).
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Freed-Hardeman University Commit, 6-foot, 180-pound. Recorded a time of 7.42 in the 60-yard dash. Capable on the mound, showing some arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed a consistent balance point. Lands open with an upright finish. Threw his fastball 70-73 mph with a max of 74 mph; shows sinking action and decent command. Had in the zone control and gradual action on his 11/5 curveball (62-66).