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.
Body: 6’1”, 175 pounds. Long, athletic, projectable frame. Delivery: Short side-step wind-up and high leg kick into a tall, compact balance point with uphill shoulder tilt. Strong drop and drive delivery with a long stride. Lands in-line to the plate with great extension and really gets over the front side with a complete, athletic finish. Worked down in the zone with command and showed advanced feel for the breaking ball. Arm Action: RH. Throws with long, loose arm action from a high three-quarter slot with intent. Creates quick, whippy arm speed through release. FB: T86 mph, 83-85 mph. Occasional arm-side run with an average spin rate of 1908 rpm. CB: 73-75 mph. Showed tight, sharp 11/5 shape with an average spin rate of 1965 rpm.
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Maryland Western Trials
Body: 6’1”, 175 pounds. Long, athletic, projectable frame.
Delivery: Short side-step wind-up and high leg kick into a tall, compact balance point with uphill shoulder tilt. Strong drop and drive delivery with a long stride. Lands in-line to the plate with great extension and really gets over the front side with a complete, athletic finish. Worked down in the zone with command and showed advanced feel for the breaking ball.
Arm Action: RH. Throws with long, loose arm action from a high three-quarter slot with intent. Creates quick, whippy arm speed through release.
FB: T86 mph, 83-85 mph. Occasional arm-side run with an average spin rate of 1908 rpm.
CB: 73-75 mph. Showed tight, sharp 11/5 shape with an average spin rate of 1965 rpm.