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.
Physical: 5-9, 150 pounds; Slender, lean build. 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; low 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 80 MPH, while sitting 78-79 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 66-68 MPH; slurve like action.
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Physical: 5-foot-10, 150 pounds; Average, slender build. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while stabbing downward; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 81 MPH, while sitting 78 - 81 MPH; arm side run. SL: 68 - 70 MPH; tilting break. CH: 76 - 77 MPH; fading action.
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Physical: 5-9, 150 pounds; Slender, lean build.
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; low 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 80 MPH, while sitting 78-79 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 66-68 MPH; slurve like action.
Physical: 5-foot-10, 150 pounds; Average, slender build.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while stabbing downward; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 81 MPH, while sitting 78 - 81 MPH; arm side run. SL: 68 - 70 MPH; tilting break. CH: 76 - 77 MPH; fading action.