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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
05.23.18 Average, athletic frame, standing 6-foot, 175 pounds with some strength present. Athleticism suggests the ceiling is still in front of him. Flashes three pitches in the zone, working with extension and good rhythm. Fastball has arm side run when on the arm side. Sat 81-84. Easy effort from a high-¾ slot. 11/5 tilt on a breaking ball that is sharp at times, with depth, ranging 67-68. Change-up has fade at 76-77, maintaining most of his fastball arm speed. Average leg kick, looseness in the hips. On-line and square at landing. Shoulder work level throughout.
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05.23.18
Average, athletic frame, standing 6-foot, 175 pounds with some strength present. Athleticism suggests the ceiling is still in front of him. Flashes three pitches in the zone, working with extension and good rhythm. Fastball has arm side run when on the arm side. Sat 81-84. Easy effort from a high-¾ slot. 11/5 tilt on a breaking ball that is sharp at times, with depth, ranging 67-68. Change-up has fade at 76-77, maintaining most of his fastball arm speed. Average leg kick, looseness in the hips. On-line and square at landing. Shoulder work level throughout.