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
Physical: 6-foot-1, 190 pounds; lanky, long build. Pitching: Quick tempo down the slope, powered by a strong turn in the lower half. Throws off a firm front leg, blocks his energy down the mound properly. Quick, whippy 3/4 slot with exceptional hand speed through the throwing window. FB: Peak velo of 80 MPH, while sitting 76-79 MPH. Displayed a low spin FB that he had good command of, due to the low spin it would best be thrown down in the zone. CB: 66-67 MPH. Spun a nice CB with slight depth to it, could use some refinement. CH: 70-71 MPH. Showcased a CH that was his most impressive pitch, it had quality fade to his arm side. This could be a valuable 2K pitch as he continues to gain confidence in it.
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Physical: 6-foot-1, 190 pounds; lanky, long build.
Pitching: Quick tempo down the slope, powered by a strong turn in the lower half. Throws off a firm front leg, blocks his energy down the mound properly. Quick, whippy 3/4 slot with exceptional hand speed through the throwing window. FB: Peak velo of 80 MPH, while sitting 76-79 MPH. Displayed a low spin FB that he had good command of, due to the low spin it would best be thrown down in the zone. CB: 66-67 MPH. Spun a nice CB with slight depth to it, could use some refinement. CH: 70-71 MPH. Showcased a CH that was his most impressive pitch, it had quality fade to his arm side. This could be a valuable 2K pitch as he continues to gain confidence in it.