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
Fastball
Hop+
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
On the mound the delivery starts with a small rocker step, higher leg lift to balance, flexion in back leg, and hands break from a high position. Hips elevated, shoulders closed and elevated, and finishes towards the plate. Full arm action and throws from a three-quarter arm slot. Filled up the strike zone and worked both sides of the plate with a 70-73 mph fastball. Ran a 8.19 60.
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On the mound the delivery starts with a small rocker step, higher leg lift to balance, flexion in back leg, and hands break from a high position. Hips elevated, shoulders closed and elevated, and finishes towards the plate. Full arm action and throws from a three-quarter arm slot. Filled up the strike zone and worked both sides of the plate with a 70-73 mph fastball. Ran a 8.19 60.