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: RHP/1B Body: 6-foot-3, 210-pounds. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, throws from middle of rubber, smooth tempo, works in line with target. Arm Action: R. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot. FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Arm-side run, plays arm-side of the plate. T1934, 1749 average rpm. CB: 71-73 mph. Small 11/5 shape, feel for the zone. T1947, 1796 average rpm. CH: 75-76 mph. Slight sink/fade action, intent to throw down in the zone.
1/30/21
Physically imposing 6-foot-3, 210-pound frame and presence on the mound. Starts from a balanced position, slight side step initiates a drop/drive type delivery, tall at balance point, shoulders stay level, stays in line to target with a hard landing at front footstrike. Long arm action with some hook in the back, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 81-82 mph and showed true arm-side run while playing up in the zone. Threw a changeup at 75-76 mph at fastball arm speed and showed natural arm-side action down in the zone. Curveball is thrown with power and intent, played at 71-72 mph with 12/6 shape and some depth to it. Intriguing follow arm in the state’s junior class.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, throws from middle of rubber, smooth tempo, works in line with target.
Arm Action: R. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Arm-side run, plays arm-side of the plate. T1934, 1749 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Small 11/5 shape, feel for the zone. T1947, 1796 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Slight sink/fade action, intent to throw down in the zone.
Physically imposing 6-foot-3, 210-pound frame and presence on the mound. Starts from a balanced position, slight side step initiates a drop/drive type delivery, tall at balance point, shoulders stay level, stays in line to target with a hard landing at front footstrike. Long arm action with some hook in the back, high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 81-82 mph and showed true arm-side run while playing up in the zone. Threw a changeup at 75-76 mph at fastball arm speed and showed natural arm-side action down in the zone. Curveball is thrown with power and intent, played at 71-72 mph with 12/6 shape and some depth to it. Intriguing follow arm in the state’s junior class.