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
6-foot-5, 210-pound athlete with room to further fill out. Punched out 28 batters over 20 â…” innings last year. Works upright throughout his delivery, releases his fastball from a high slot at 86-88 mph with straight four-seam action. Spins a power curveball with slight depth and tight shape around the zone at 77-78 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed and slot on an 81-84 mph changeup, too.
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6-foot-5, 210-pound athlete with room to further fill out. Punched out 28 batters over 20 â…” innings last year. Works upright throughout his delivery, releases his fastball from a high slot at 86-88 mph with straight four-seam action. Spins a power curveball with slight depth and tight shape around the zone at 77-78 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed and slot on an 81-84 mph changeup, too.