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.
5-foot-9, 138-pounds with wiry strength in his frame. Offensively - Starts open, in an upright stance. Squares up to pitcher with forward stride. Wide, athletic position at landing with hands near back shoulder. Flat swing path with hands inside of the ball. Full hip rotation, firm front side thru finish. Exit Velocity was 70 MPH. Defensively - Noticeable bounce and energy in actions at SS. Quick twitch footwork and clean arm action. Manipulated arm slot based on the type of throw. Funnels and exchanges ball quickly. Profiles to stay at middle infield. Arm strength was 80 MPH. Overall, projectable athlete with smooth baseball actions on offense and defense.
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5-foot-9, 138-pounds with wiry strength in his frame. Offensively - Starts open, in an upright stance. Squares up to pitcher with forward stride. Wide, athletic position at landing with hands near back shoulder. Flat swing path with hands inside of the ball. Full hip rotation, firm front side thru finish. Exit Velocity was 70 MPH. Defensively - Noticeable bounce and energy in actions at SS. Quick twitch footwork and clean arm action. Manipulated arm slot based on the type of throw. Funnels and exchanges ball quickly. Profiles to stay at middle infield. Arm strength was 80 MPH. Overall, projectable athlete with smooth baseball actions on offense and defense.