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.
Uncommitted. McBride stands at a lanky 6’1” 165lbs with lots of room to fill out. On the mound, he utilizes a medium arm swing that he timed up fairly consistently from a ¾ arm slot. Really sinks into the back leg down the mound, which in turn drops the arm slot a touch and creates a tough angle for opposing batters. He attacked hitters with a 2 punch arsenal of a fastball and changeup. The fastball worked 82-84, topping out at 85 with plenty of armside run that jumped out of the hand and caused some uncomfortable at-bats for opposing hitters. Off of the fastball, he worked the changeup in at 78-79, with similar movement to the fastball but a bit more depth. It was a quality 2 pitch attack, and as he develops feel to spin, it should be a fairly complete arsenal. Athletic mover on the mound with tons of projection left
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