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
6-foot-1, 160-pound left-handed pitcher. The frame is lean and the arms are long. The fastball sat 72-73 mph true in shape. The spin pitch is 63-64 mph as it needs more fastball hand speed added to it. The changeup has excellent action to it, sitting at 67-68 mph. The delivery is online with the feet and slot is above 3/4. The direction to the top half comes off target prior to foot strike, causing him to be stretched out. The arm works extremely well and he shows all 3 pitches. The bottom half can stay closed a bit longer as well. With the addition of strength and a few minor tweaks of the delivery I could see him having a big spike in velocity.
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6-foot-1, 160-pound left-handed pitcher. The frame is lean and the arms are long. The fastball sat 72-73 mph true in shape. The spin pitch is 63-64 mph as it needs more fastball hand speed added to it. The changeup has excellent action to it, sitting at 67-68 mph. The delivery is online with the feet and slot is above 3/4. The direction to the top half comes off target prior to foot strike, causing him to be stretched out. The arm works extremely well and he shows all 3 pitches. The bottom half can stay closed a bit longer as well. With the addition of strength and a few minor tweaks of the delivery I could see him having a big spike in velocity.