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.
Western Carolina commit Body: 6/1, 178 pounds. Average build. Delivery: Builds the rhythm after hitting balance. Side saddle with a small rocker. Lift to the low chest. Some movement in the head. Uphill leverage through the shoulders. Lands on-line and square. Works for good extension. Arm Action: R.Long arm swing with some effort. Exaggerated over-the-top slot. Works with intent on fastball and breaking ball. FB: T87, 85-87 mph. 1980 rpm. Erratic early, settled into the zone the more he threw. Worked elevated. Created some chase. CB: 71-73 mph. 1959 rpm. Hard, sharp, 12/6 tilt. Has depth. Created chase out of the zone and freeze in the zone.
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Western Carolina commit
Body: 6/1, 178 pounds. Average build.
Delivery: Builds the rhythm after hitting balance. Side saddle with a small rocker. Lift to the low chest. Some movement in the head. Uphill leverage through the shoulders. Lands on-line and square. Works for good extension.
Arm Action: R. Long arm swing with some effort. Exaggerated over-the-top slot. Works with intent on fastball and breaking ball.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. 1980 rpm. Erratic early, settled into the zone the more he threw. Worked elevated. Created some chase.
CB: 71-73 mph. 1959 rpm. Hard, sharp, 12/6 tilt. Has depth. Created chase out of the zone and freeze in the zone.