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
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Tall and imposing build. Delivery: Rhythm and tempo throughout, has feel for his delivery. Back hip engages on time, rides the slope. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose clean arm with some whip. FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Late life, consistently located. T2055, 2002 average rpm. CB: 68-71 mph. Tighter shape with late lateral action. T2323, 2149 average rpm. CH: 76-78 mph. Can generate some real run and sink. T1820, 1784 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Tall and imposing build.
Delivery: Rhythm and tempo throughout, has feel for his delivery. Back hip engages on time, rides the slope.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose clean arm with some whip.
FB: T85, 84-85 mph. Late life, consistently located. T2055, 2002 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Tighter shape with late lateral action. T2323, 2149 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Can generate some real run and sink. T1820, 1784 average rpm.