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
Athletic and strong at 6-foot-2, 200-pounds. Starts on the mound with his feet close on the third base side. Maintains rhythm and tempo throughout with repeatability. Stays back on his backside. Gets over his frontside, creates extension out front. Even shoulder tilt, stride direction stays in line. Clean delivery with a smooth arm action. Had some life on his FB at 81-83 MPH, touching 85 MPH. Two plane CB at 70-71 MPH which showed as a plus pitch at times. Straight CH thrown for strikes at 77-78 MPH. Displayed some real pitchability.
3/20/21
Big, strong and physical build at 6-foot-3, 200-pounds. He starts on the third base side of the rubber with his feet together and angled. Gets into his backside early, during his leg kick. Gradual start to his windup with fast paced movements as he begins to ride the slope. Shoulder tilt stays even while stride direction stays in line. Front hip opens up and lets his backside come through. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB has some significant arm side run at 81-84 MPH, touching 86 MPH. CB had 1/7 shape with depth at 65-68 MPH. Straight CH at 74-76 MPH.
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Athletic and strong at 6-foot-2, 200-pounds. Starts on the mound with his feet close on the third base side. Maintains rhythm and tempo throughout with repeatability. Stays back on his backside. Gets over his frontside, creates extension out front. Even shoulder tilt, stride direction stays in line. Clean delivery with a smooth arm action. Had some life on his FB at 81-83 MPH, touching 85 MPH. Two plane CB at 70-71 MPH which showed as a plus pitch at times. Straight CH thrown for strikes at 77-78 MPH. Displayed some real pitchability.
Big, strong and physical build at 6-foot-3, 200-pounds. He starts on the third base side of the rubber with his feet together and angled. Gets into his backside early, during his leg kick. Gradual start to his windup with fast paced movements as he begins to ride the slope. Shoulder tilt stays even while stride direction stays in line. Front hip opens up and lets his backside come through. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB has some significant arm side run at 81-84 MPH, touching 86 MPH. CB had 1/7 shape with depth at 65-68 MPH. Straight CH at 74-76 MPH.