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.
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.
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Compact, athletic build. Delivery: Gradual start with aggressive actions down the slope. Efficiently engages his lower half. Strong brace leg, gets over his frontside. Arm Action: RH. Long and loose, high 3/4 slot. FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Creates some run and sink. T2118, 2074 average rpm. CB: 72-73 mph. 11/5 shape with late downer action. T1535, 1461 average rpm. CH: 75-77 mph. Plays off the FB, depth at the bottom of the zone. T1732, 1688 average rpm.
2/20/23
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Compact, athletic build. Delivery: Gradual start with aggressive actions down the slope. Efficiently engages his lower half. Strong brace leg, gets over his frontside. Arm Action: RH. Long and loose, high 3/4 slot. FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Creates some run and sink. T2118, 2074 average rpm. CB: 72-73 mph. 11/5 shape with late downer action. T1535, 1461 average rpm. CH: 75-77 mph. Plays off the FB, depth at the bottom of the zone. T1732, 1688 average rpm.
7/02/22
Litsky has a strong and compact build. 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Sets up in a modified stretch position with his feet angled. Quick, up-tempo delivery. Upper half moves first, syncs up during his leg kick. Slightly uphill shoulder tilt, lands in line at foot strike. Long and loose arm, intent down the mound. FB was consistently at the bottom of the zone at 77-80 MPH. SL with lateral tilt at 66-67 MPH. Mixed in a CH as well, 73-76 MPH.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Compact, athletic build.
Delivery: Gradual start with aggressive actions down the slope. Efficiently engages his lower half. Strong brace leg, gets over his frontside.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Creates some run and sink. T2118, 2074 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. 11/5 shape with late downer action. T1535, 1461 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Plays off the FB, depth at the bottom of the zone. T1732, 1688 average rpm.
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Compact, athletic build.
Delivery: Gradual start with aggressive actions down the slope. Efficiently engages his lower half. Strong brace leg, gets over his frontside.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Creates some run and sink. T2118, 2074 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. 11/5 shape with late downer action. T1535, 1461 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Plays off the FB, depth at the bottom of the zone. T1732, 1688 average rpm.
Litsky has a strong and compact build. 5-foot-11, 175-pounds. Sets up in a modified stretch position with his feet angled. Quick, up-tempo delivery. Upper half moves first, syncs up during his leg kick. Slightly uphill shoulder tilt, lands in line at foot strike. Long and loose arm, intent down the mound. FB was consistently at the bottom of the zone at 77-80 MPH. SL with lateral tilt at 66-67 MPH. Mixed in a CH as well, 73-76 MPH.