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.
Lean athlete. Stands at 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. On this day, threw only from the stretch in a preset position. Hands start up high and stay there until his hand break. Slow, gradual start to his delivery. Average leg lift. Slight uphill shoulder tilt. Lands closed at foot strike with a shorter stride. Repeatable delivery. Created both run and sink on his FB from a 3/4 arm slot. FB sat 80-81 MPH, touching 84 MPH. Had 1/7 shape on his CB at 68-69 MPH. Depth on his CH at times at 74-75 MPH.
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Lean athlete. Stands at 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. On this day, threw only from the stretch in a preset position. Hands start up high and stay there until his hand break. Slow, gradual start to his delivery. Average leg lift. Slight uphill shoulder tilt. Lands closed at foot strike with a shorter stride. Repeatable delivery. Created both run and sink on his FB from a 3/4 arm slot. FB sat 80-81 MPH, touching 84 MPH. Had 1/7 shape on his CB at 68-69 MPH. Depth on his CH at times at 74-75 MPH.