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
Fastball
Hop+
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.
Long and strong frame, standing at 6-foot-3, 195-pounds. The left-hander pitched exclusively from the stretch, setting up towards the third base side of the mound. Starts his delivery with an immediate coiling of the back hip, helps create some torque. Hands stay up high, by his chest, until his balance point. Stride direction slightly closed. Short and compact arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB sat in the 81-83 MPH. CB showed later horizontal action at 69-71 MPH. CH with some depth at 75-76 MPH.
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Long and strong frame, standing at 6-foot-3, 195-pounds. The left-hander pitched exclusively from the stretch, setting up towards the third base side of the mound. Starts his delivery with an immediate coiling of the back hip, helps create some torque. Hands stay up high, by his chest, until his balance point. Stride direction slightly closed. Short and compact arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB sat in the 81-83 MPH. CB showed later horizontal action at 69-71 MPH. CH with some depth at 75-76 MPH.