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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
6-foot-3, 190-pound projectable frame. On the mound, has a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Displays even shoulders with athletic balance point. Lands open with a falling off finish. Showed a slightly lower slot on his slider (70-71 mph) with more horizontal break. Produced a fastball that came in at 82-85 mph and topped out at 86 mph; has a heavy fastball that showed arm side control and sinking action. His 11/5 curveball (66-69) showed tight action. He had fading action on his changeup (67-69).
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6-foot-3, 190-pound projectable frame. On the mound, has a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Displays even shoulders with athletic balance point. Lands open with a falling off finish. Showed a slightly lower slot on his slider (70-71 mph) with more horizontal break. Produced a fastball that came in at 82-85 mph and topped out at 86 mph; has a heavy fastball that showed arm side control and sinking action. His 11/5 curveball (66-69) showed tight action. He had fading action on his changeup (67-69).