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/OF Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic Delivery: Starts in middle of rubber and stays there, short stride to 3B side, sinks in back leg during leg lift, quick delivery with some effort, finishes on-line Arm Action: LH. Short arm path wiht a 3/4-high 3/4 release FB: T77.8, 76-77 mph. Arm-side run, commanded FB well to arm-side T2029, 1919 average rpm. CB: 62-64 mph. "12-6" shape, landed for strikes T1852, 1788 average rpm. SL: 67-67 mph. Sharp break with good depth down in the zone T1972, 1940 average rpm. CH: 68-69 mph. Good fade and sink T1804, 1771 average rpm.
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Athletic
Delivery: Starts in middle of rubber and stays there, short stride to 3B side, sinks in back leg during leg lift, quick delivery with some effort, finishes on-line
Arm Action: LH. Short arm path wiht a 3/4-high 3/4 release
FB: T77.8, 76-77 mph. Arm-side run, commanded FB well to arm-side T2029, 1919 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. "12-6" shape, landed for strikes T1852, 1788 average rpm.
SL: 67-67 mph. Sharp break with good depth down in the zone T1972, 1940 average rpm.
CH: 68-69 mph. Good fade and sink T1804, 1771 average rpm.