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.
Pitching: ON the mound a crafty left hand arm shows the ability to mix his pitches. Throws both pitches in any count varying the location. Has an understanding how to pitch. Hides the ball well and struck out multiple batters in game play.
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Pitching: On the mound sets up on a slant, has a clean motion reaching his balance point while driving well off the mound using his lower half. Delivers from a high 3/4 arm angle. Fills up the zone sitting 74-76 mph. Deception non the change up showing a fading action 57-58 mph. Slider showed a progressive break 56-66 mph
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Pitching: ON the mound a crafty left hand arm shows the ability to mix his pitches. Throws both pitches in any count varying the location. Has an understanding how to pitch. Hides the ball well and struck out multiple batters in game play.
Pitching: On the mound sets up on a slant, has a clean motion reaching his balance point while driving well off the mound using his lower half. Delivers from a high 3/4 arm angle. Fills up the zone sitting 74-76 mph. Deception non the change up showing a fading action 57-58 mph. Slider showed a progressive break 56-66 mph