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.
Jacobson has a tall and imposing frame, standing at 6-foot-5, 202-pounds. Recorded a top exit velocity of 93 MPH. Offensively, starts tall and open with some bend in the knees. Outward leg kick, smooth weight transfer. Brings the back elbow to parallel. Proportional strength, present in his actions. Strong through the zone, impressive BP round. On the mound, upright setup on the left hand side of the rubber. Works in rhythm. Efficient lower half, rides the slope. Arm works quick, generates some serious run from a near 3/4 slot. FB sat 82-84 MPH. CB with more horizontal action at 68-69 MPH. Displayed a straight CH at 73-74 MPH.
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Jacobson has a tall and imposing frame, standing at 6-foot-5, 202-pounds. Recorded a top exit velocity of 93 MPH. Offensively, starts tall and open with some bend in the knees. Outward leg kick, smooth weight transfer. Brings the back elbow to parallel. Proportional strength, present in his actions. Strong through the zone, impressive BP round. On the mound, upright setup on the left hand side of the rubber. Works in rhythm. Efficient lower half, rides the slope. Arm works quick, generates some serious run from a near 3/4 slot. FB sat 82-84 MPH. CB with more horizontal action at 68-69 MPH. Displayed a straight CH at 73-74 MPH.