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.
6-foot-6, 210-pound lanky frame. On the mound, used a long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Has athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands open. Sat with his fastball at 79-80 mph and topped out at 81 mph; had running action. Shows tight action on his 11/5 curveball (65-67). His changeup has fading action.
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6-foot-6, 210-pound lanky frame. On the mound, used a long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Has athletic balance point with even shoulders. Lands open. Sat with his fastball at 79-80 mph and topped out at 81 mph; had running action. Shows tight action on his 11/5 curveball (65-67). His changeup has fading action.