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.
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Physical: 5-8, 155 pounds; Average, slight build. 8.42 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Loads straight back with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 84 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 71 MPH. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a short stride landing inline with the plate. Short take back while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 74 MPH, while sitting 69-73 MPH; arm side run. CB: 60-63 MPH; slurve like action.
2/21/23
Physical: 5-foot-8, 160 pounds; Average, full build. 8.79 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Extended take back of the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 80 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while covering ground laterally. Hands work through the ball while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 72 MPH. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Short take back while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 3B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 72 MPH, while sitting 70-71 MPH; straight action. CB: 57-59 MPH; showed depth. CH: 66-67 MPH; maintains same plain.
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Physical: 5-8, 155 pounds; Average, slight build. 8.42 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Loads straight back with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 84 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 71 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a short stride landing inline with the plate. Short take back while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 74 MPH, while sitting 69-73 MPH; arm side run. CB: 60-63 MPH; slurve like action.
Physical: 5-foot-8, 160 pounds; Average, full build. 8.79 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Extended take back of the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 80 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while covering ground laterally. Hands work through the ball while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 72 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Short take back while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 3B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 72 MPH, while sitting 70-71 MPH; straight action. CB: 57-59 MPH; showed depth. CH: 66-67 MPH; maintains same plain.