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.
Positional Profile: LHP Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Delivery: Works from stretch. Avg. tempo w/ good direction down mound. Hides ball well. Arm Action: LH. Short arm action w/ varying release point. FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Arm-side fade. CB: 71-73 mph. Big 2/8 shape. Avg. depth and loose spin.
7/10/19
6-foot-2, 175-pound left-handed pitcher. Projectable long frame. Rocker step into turn. Quicker leg lift. Gets to balance position and small open swing down mound. Lands slightly across body with shorter stride. Throws from a ¾ arm slot and hides ball well. Fastball is 78-79 mph topping at 80 mph with arm side run. Curveball has late 1/7 break with good spin thrown at 69-70 mph. Change-up has fade action at 68-71 mph.
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Works from stretch. Avg. tempo w/ good direction down mound. Hides ball well.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action w/ varying release point.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Arm-side fade.
CB: 71-73 mph. Big 2/8 shape. Avg. depth and loose spin.
6-foot-2, 175-pound left-handed pitcher. Projectable long frame. Rocker step into turn. Quicker leg lift. Gets to balance position and small open swing down mound. Lands slightly across body with shorter stride. Throws from a ¾ arm slot and hides ball well. Fastball is 78-79 mph topping at 80 mph with arm side run. Curveball has late 1/7 break with good spin thrown at 69-70 mph. Change-up has fade action at 68-71 mph.