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.
Body: 6-foot-3, 175 pounds. Long, lean player with present athleticism. His size projects. Added strength, especially in his lower half could be significant benefits for the effectiveness of his pitches.
Delivery:Tall, narrow set up. Far left side of the rubber. Toe tap hesitation at the beginning of his motion. Level shoulders throughout. Drop and drive delivery. Extended, on line stride. Balanced finish. Repeats well with present polish. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action. High ¾ to over the top arm slot. Repeats slot well.
FB: Max 85 mph. Sat 82-84 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1959 RPM. Some jump out his hand. Locates in the zone.
CH:78-79 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1921 RPM. Some sink and fade.
SL: 69-70 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2188 RPM. 11/5 action. Flashes of sweep. Flashes of back up.
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Body: 6-foot-3, 175 pounds. Long, lean player with present athleticism. His size projects. Added strength, especially in his lower half could be significant benefits for the effectiveness of his pitches.
Delivery: Tall, narrow set up. Far left side of the rubber. Toe tap hesitation at the beginning of his motion. Level shoulders throughout. Drop and drive delivery. Extended, on line stride. Balanced finish. Repeats well with present polish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action. High ¾ to over the top arm slot. Repeats slot well.
FB: Max 85 mph. Sat 82-84 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1959 RPM. Some jump out his hand. Locates in the zone.
CH: 78-79 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1921 RPM. Some sink and fade.
SL: 69-70 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2188 RPM. 11/5 action. Flashes of sweep. Flashes of back up.