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
Strong, sturdy frame at 5-foot-11, 195-pounds. He gave an intriguing look on the mound with simple, easy actions, cruising his fastball in the 87-90 mph range with quality spin, averaging 2355 rpm. His slider played in the upper-70s with tight spin on an 11/5 plane at times. He also threw a change-up with heavy fade (avg. 19.5” HM), and rounded out his four-pitch mix with a sinker that sat 88-90 mph.
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