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
Lean athletic frame with projectable pitching body. Repeats mechanics well with good drive down the mound. Consistent in the strike zone and gets ahead. Fastball range is 75-78 MPH peaking at 79 MPH. Change up is 66-68 with good arm side sink. Good at mixing pitches and keeping hitters off balance.
Academy Tryouts (November 18, 2018)
Harford stands at 6-foot-0, 145 pounds. Offensively- Righty with wide, open stance. Slight toe lift to engage with no stride. Hands held shoulder high, swing plane flat with full arm extension. 74 MPH exit velocity. Pitching- quick tempo with high leg kick. 3/4- arm slot with full follow through extension. Fastball ranging from 72-74 MPH topping out at 75 MPH. CB checked in at 66-69 MPH. Appropriate fastball-changeup speed differential at 63-65 MPH.
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July 2018
Lean athletic frame with projectable pitching body. Repeats mechanics well with good drive down the mound. Consistent in the strike zone and gets ahead. Fastball range is 75-78 MPH peaking at 79 MPH. Change up is 66-68 with good arm side sink. Good at mixing pitches and keeping hitters off balance.
Academy Tryouts (November 18, 2018)
Harford stands at 6-foot-0, 145 pounds. Offensively- Righty with wide, open stance. Slight toe lift to engage with no stride. Hands held shoulder high, swing plane flat with full arm extension. 74 MPH exit velocity. Pitching- quick tempo with high leg kick. 3/4- arm slot with full follow through extension. Fastball ranging from 72-74 MPH topping out at 75 MPH. CB checked in at 66-69 MPH. Appropriate fastball-changeup speed differential at 63-65 MPH.