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.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Lean and athletic frame at 5-foot-11, 152-pounds. Sets up in the middle of the rubber. Slow start with his delivery with aggressive downhill movements. Brings his hands low and keeps them there until his balance point. Quick, big leg kick. Uphill shoulder tilt. Quality hip/shoulder separation. Long, loose arm with a high slot. FB was lively in the zone at 87-88 MPH, touching 89 MPH. CB had sharp downer action in the zone. Occasional CH at 74-77 MPH.
3/01/20
5-foot-11, 152-pound lean frame. On the mound, he had a high ¾ angle and quick arm speed. He is a up-tempo type pitcher with some effort on finish. Athletic balance point and uphill shoulders going down the mound. Front foot lands slightly closed. Strong, firm landing leg with extension on finish. Fastball came in at 81-82 with some late armside life. Showcased a breaking ball with 11/5 tilt at 65-67 with late break. Showcased a split-change with fading armside action at 66-67. Ruiz is a high follow prospect with high upside on the mound.
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Lean and athletic frame at 5-foot-11, 152-pounds. Sets up in the middle of the rubber. Slow start with his delivery with aggressive downhill movements. Brings his hands low and keeps them there until his balance point. Quick, big leg kick. Uphill shoulder tilt. Quality hip/shoulder separation. Long, loose arm with a high slot. FB was lively in the zone at 87-88 MPH, touching 89 MPH. CB had sharp downer action in the zone. Occasional CH at 74-77 MPH.
5-foot-11, 152-pound lean frame. On the mound, he had a high ¾ angle and quick arm speed. He is a up-tempo type pitcher with some effort on finish. Athletic balance point and uphill shoulders going down the mound. Front foot lands slightly closed. Strong, firm landing leg with extension on finish. Fastball came in at 81-82 with some late armside life. Showcased a breaking ball with 11/5 tilt at 65-67 with late break. Showcased a split-change with fading armside action at 66-67. Ruiz is a high follow prospect with high upside on the mound.