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
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
Kasper is long and projectable at 6-foot-1, 160-pounds. The tall right-hander starts his motion on the first base side of the rubber. Slower start to his delivery but moves with tempo, creating uncomfortable at-bats. Works his hands in sync with his lower half, moving away from his body. Shoulders stay in line down the mound. Arm works quick, immediate elbow-lock. FB showed some run/sink at times at 80-82 MPH. CB had 11/5 shape at 68-69 MPH. Also displayed a CH at 74-75 MPH.
2/21/22
Kasper has a long and projectable frame at 6-foot, 155-pounds. On the bump, sets up with his feet narrow on the first base side of the rubber. Maintains rhythm and tempo, gradual start to his delivery with an aggressive drive down the mound. Higher leg kick, both halves work in sync. Smooth arm action with a shorter arm swing. Even shoulder tilt, stride direction stays in line. FB was located to both sides of the plate, 80-81 MPH. CB had big up/down shape and serious downer tilt when at the bottom of the zone. More horizontal break on the SL, was 74-75. CH with intent also at 74-75 MPH.
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Kasper is long and projectable at 6-foot-1, 160-pounds. The tall right-hander starts his motion on the first base side of the rubber. Slower start to his delivery but moves with tempo, creating uncomfortable at-bats. Works his hands in sync with his lower half, moving away from his body. Shoulders stay in line down the mound. Arm works quick, immediate elbow-lock. FB showed some run/sink at times at 80-82 MPH. CB had 11/5 shape at 68-69 MPH. Also displayed a CH at 74-75 MPH.
Kasper has a long and projectable frame at 6-foot, 155-pounds. On the bump, sets up with his feet narrow on the first base side of the rubber. Maintains rhythm and tempo, gradual start to his delivery with an aggressive drive down the mound. Higher leg kick, both halves work in sync. Smooth arm action with a shorter arm swing. Even shoulder tilt, stride direction stays in line. FB was located to both sides of the plate, 80-81 MPH. CB had big up/down shape and serious downer tilt when at the bottom of the zone. More horizontal break on the SL, was 74-75. CH with intent also at 74-75 MPH.