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
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, 170 pounds; Long, wiry build. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 78-81 MPH; arm side run. SL: 68-71 MPH; lateral action. Showed a healthy mix of the fastball/slider combo, which helped keep hitters off balance and producing weak contact.
2/21/22
Physical: 6-foot-2, 180 pounds; Long, wiry 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; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 80-82 MPH; life through the zone. SL: 64-66 MPH; lateral action. CH: 70-73 MPH; fading action.
4/03/21
Physical: Long, lean 6-foot-2, 175 lb frame
Pitching: Fundamental, balanced delivery; smal side step with a leg lift above the belt with a slight turn, glides down the mound in line to a repeatable release and follow through; long, fluid arm action through a high 3/4 release. FB: Heavy ball that plays down hill. CB: Short, tight break with 11-5 shape. CH: Tunnels out of the release with good hand speed.
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Physical: 6-foot-2, 170 pounds; Long, wiry build.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 78-81 MPH; arm side run. SL: 68-71 MPH; lateral action. Showed a healthy mix of the fastball/slider combo, which helped keep hitters off balance and producing weak contact.
Physical: 6-foot-2, 180 pounds; Long, wiry 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; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 80-82 MPH; life through the zone. SL: 64-66 MPH; lateral action. CH: 70-73 MPH; fading action.
Physical: Long, lean 6-foot-2, 175 lb frame
Pitching: Fundamental, balanced delivery; smal side step with a leg lift above the belt with a slight turn, glides down the mound in line to a repeatable release and follow through; long, fluid arm action through a high 3/4 release. FB: Heavy ball that plays down hill. CB: Short, tight break with 11-5 shape. CH: Tunnels out of the release with good hand speed.