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, 180 pounds; Long, lean build. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a short stride while landing slightly closed. Moderate arm swing while stabbing downward; low 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 80 MPH, while sitting 78-80 MPH; arm side run. SL: 67-71 MPH.
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Physical: 6-foot-1, 175 pounds; Long, lean build. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing no restrictions; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 82-83 MPH; advanced life through the zone (2392 RPM). CB: 61-64 MPH; 11-5 shape. SL: 69-70 MPH; slurve like. CH: 70-71 MPH; runs. Sink: arm side run with sink.
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Physical: 6-foot-2, 180 pounds; Long, lean build.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a short stride while landing slightly closed. Moderate arm swing while stabbing downward; low 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 80 MPH, while sitting 78-80 MPH; arm side run. SL: 67-71 MPH.
Physical: 6-foot-1, 175 pounds; Long, lean build.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing no restrictions; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 82-83 MPH; advanced life through the zone (2392 RPM). CB: 61-64 MPH; 11-5 shape. SL: 69-70 MPH; slurve like. CH: 70-71 MPH; runs. Sink: arm side run with sink.