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
6-foot-3, 165-pound lanky frame. Projectable on the mound, where he showed quick arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with uphill shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-80 mph and topped out at 81 mph; shows consistent command and sinking action. Shows some action and consistent control on his 11/5 curveball (65-66).
2/16/20
6-foot-3, 165-pound projectable frame. On the mound, had a high ¾ angle and a loose arm action. He is a up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a tall balance point and uphill shoulders. Lands closed with an upright finish. His fastball was 75-79 mph and topped out at 79 mph; had tailing action with slight movement. Throws a 11/5 curveball (62-66). He shows fading action on his changeup (68-73).
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6-foot-3, 165-pound lanky frame. Projectable on the mound, where he showed quick arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with uphill shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-80 mph and topped out at 81 mph; shows consistent command and sinking action. Shows some action and consistent control on his 11/5 curveball (65-66).
6-foot-3, 165-pound projectable frame. On the mound, had a high ¾ angle and a loose arm action. He is a up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a tall balance point and uphill shoulders. Lands closed with an upright finish. His fastball was 75-79 mph and topped out at 79 mph; had tailing action with slight movement. Throws a 11/5 curveball (62-66). He shows fading action on his changeup (68-73).