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.
6-foot-1, 190-pound right-handed pitcher. I thought he threw the ball very well in front of us. The fastball sat 82-83 mph with arm side run to the pitch. The spin pitch was 67-69 mph, solid in shape but could use additional fastball hand speed. The split changeup is a 68-69 mph and still developing. The delivery is online with the feet and the slot is slightly above 3/4. The lift is repeated, solid in tempo and the arm is clean. The tracking of the front shoulder needs to stay more online as he spins off prior to foot strike. The ball looks as if it comes out of the side of his hand when he doesn't stay behind it . The lift in the stretch is all 1/4 kick as he can control the running game right now. Good looking arm who is definitely a prospect.
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6-foot-1, 190-pound right-handed pitcher. I thought he threw the ball very well in front of us. The fastball sat 82-83 mph with arm side run to the pitch. The spin pitch was 67-69 mph, solid in shape but could use additional fastball hand speed. The split changeup is a 68-69 mph and still developing. The delivery is online with the feet and the slot is slightly above 3/4. The lift is repeated, solid in tempo and the arm is clean. The tracking of the front shoulder needs to stay more online as he spins off prior to foot strike. The ball looks as if it comes out of the side of his hand when he doesn't stay behind it . The lift in the stretch is all 1/4 kick as he can control the running game right now. Good looking arm who is definitely a prospect.