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
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.
5-foot-5, 126-pound lean frame. On the mound, used a short arm action and a high ¾ angle. He is a tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point and in line shoulders. Has an athletic finish and lands square. Sat with his fastball at 71-72 mph. Can keep hitters off balance when he located his changeup (67-71 mph) low in the zone. Has consistent control on his 11/5 slider (59-60).
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5-foot-5, 126-pound lean frame. On the mound, used a short arm action and a high ¾ angle. He is a tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point and in line shoulders. Has an athletic finish and lands square. Sat with his fastball at 71-72 mph. Can keep hitters off balance when he located his changeup (67-71 mph) low in the zone. Has consistent control on his 11/5 slider (59-60).