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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Physical: 6-foot-2, 165 pounds; Long, slender build. 7.52 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back with a moderate leg kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a moderate swing path with a one-handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 81 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are out in front with a delay in transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 73 MPH. OF - 75 MPH. From the outfield, starts out in a tall upright stance. Demonstrates active feet as he works towards the baseball. A slight pause in the transfer before he releases the ball with a long arm action from a 3/4 arm slot. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 79 MPH, while sitting 72-76 MPH; straight action. SL: 62-65 MPH; short action. CH: 66-67 MPH; maintains same plain.
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Physical: 6-foot-2, 165 pounds; Long, lean build. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride while landing slightly closed. Moderate arm swing while showing no restrictions; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 77 MPH, while sitting 76-77 MPH; plays up in the zone, flashes of arm side run. CB: 63-64 MPH; 11-5 shape. CH: 69-70 MPH; fading action.
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Physical: 6-foot-2, 165 pounds; Long, slender build. 7.52 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back with a moderate leg kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a moderate swing path with a one-handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 81 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are out in front with a delay in transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 73 MPH. OF - 75 MPH. From the outfield, starts out in a tall upright stance. Demonstrates active feet as he works towards the baseball. A slight pause in the transfer before he releases the ball with a long arm action from a 3/4 arm slot.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 79 MPH, while sitting 72-76 MPH; straight action. SL: 62-65 MPH; short action. CH: 66-67 MPH; maintains same plain.
Physical: 6-foot-2, 165 pounds; Long, lean build.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride while landing slightly closed. Moderate arm swing while showing no restrictions; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 77 MPH, while sitting 76-77 MPH; plays up in the zone, flashes of arm side run. CB: 63-64 MPH; 11-5 shape. CH: 69-70 MPH; fading action.