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.
Holtje has a strong and durable pitchers build at 6-foot-1, 215-pounds. Has a quick, up tempo delivery. Sinks into his backside on time. Even shoulder tilt. Feet are slightly closed off at foot strike. Throws with intent and aggressiveness. Open his hips up early. In the stretch, feet are even with back leg preset. Compact and athletic arm action. FB had late life in the zone at 84-86 MPH, touching 87 MPH. Showed off a bigger 11/5 breaker at 70-74 MPH. CH had plus two plane action at times, was 77-78 MPH. Cutter with horizontal action at 80-81 MPH.
3/20/21
Strong, broad-shouldered, durable build at 6-foot-1, 220-pounds. Starts wide on the mound, working quick into his delivery. Hands are up high and stay locked in position throughout. Stride direction is closed off. Uphill shoulder tilt. Segmented delivery, sinks down once he reaches his balance point. Tall in the stretch, back leg preset. Long arm action, elbow stays bent. High 3/4 slot. Gets some downhill action on his FB, which was at 84-86 MPH. 11/6 breaker at 70-74 MPH, sharp downer tilt at times. CH showed flashes of a big out pitch, getting both late sink and run and 74-77 MPH.
7/05/20
6-foot-1, 215-pound sturdy frame. Projectable on the mound. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Used easy effort in his delivery. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-84 mph and topped out at 84 mph; had running action and commanded it well. His 12/6 curveball (68-70) had late, downer action. Shows arm side command and fading action on his changeup (70-71).
2/16/20
Holtje has a 6-foot, 220-pound solid frame. On the mound, he showed some looseness to his arm action a high ¾ angle. Clocked sitting at 81-83 mph with a max of 84 mph. Had a 12/6 curveball (67-68) that showed consistent command. His changeup( 72-73) showed fading action for strikes as well. Slow, methodical start to delivery into a strong balance point. Uphill shoulders at first foot strikes. Lands square. Finishes over lead leg with extension. One of the top arms from the event.
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Holtje has a strong and durable pitchers build at 6-foot-1, 215-pounds. Has a quick, up tempo delivery. Sinks into his backside on time. Even shoulder tilt. Feet are slightly closed off at foot strike. Throws with intent and aggressiveness. Open his hips up early. In the stretch, feet are even with back leg preset. Compact and athletic arm action. FB had late life in the zone at 84-86 MPH, touching 87 MPH. Showed off a bigger 11/5 breaker at 70-74 MPH. CH had plus two plane action at times, was 77-78 MPH. Cutter with horizontal action at 80-81 MPH.
Strong, broad-shouldered, durable build at 6-foot-1, 220-pounds. Starts wide on the mound, working quick into his delivery. Hands are up high and stay locked in position throughout. Stride direction is closed off. Uphill shoulder tilt. Segmented delivery, sinks down once he reaches his balance point. Tall in the stretch, back leg preset. Long arm action, elbow stays bent. High 3/4 slot. Gets some downhill action on his FB, which was at 84-86 MPH. 11/6 breaker at 70-74 MPH, sharp downer tilt at times. CH showed flashes of a big out pitch, getting both late sink and run and 74-77 MPH.
6-foot-1, 215-pound sturdy frame. Projectable on the mound. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Used easy effort in his delivery. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-84 mph and topped out at 84 mph; had running action and commanded it well. His 12/6 curveball (68-70) had late, downer action. Shows arm side command and fading action on his changeup (70-71).
Holtje has a 6-foot, 220-pound solid frame. On the mound, he showed some looseness to his arm action a high ¾ angle. Clocked sitting at 81-83 mph with a max of 84 mph. Had a 12/6 curveball (67-68) that showed consistent command. His changeup( 72-73) showed fading action for strikes as well. Slow, methodical start to delivery into a strong balance point. Uphill shoulders at first foot strikes. Lands square. Finishes over lead leg with extension. One of the top arms from the event.