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
6-foot, 175-pound athletic body frame. From the mound he throws with regular effort to his delivery landing in a straight line at foot strike finishing with his momentum carrying in a straight line toward the plate. Throws with average arm speed through a ¾ slot. Fastball was mostly true through the zone ranging from 73-74 mph and topping at 76 mph. Curveball is on an 11/5 plane with good depth and gradual break at 61-62 mph. Changeup is deceptive, using good arm speed at 68-69 mph.
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6-foot, 175-pound athletic body frame. From the mound he throws with regular effort to his delivery landing in a straight line at foot strike finishing with his momentum carrying in a straight line toward the plate. Throws with average arm speed through a ¾ slot. Fastball was mostly true through the zone ranging from 73-74 mph and topping at 76 mph. Curveball is on an 11/5 plane with good depth and gradual break at 61-62 mph. Changeup is deceptive, using good arm speed at 68-69 mph.