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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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.
LHP/1B, (2024) Fairfield, OH. Louisville Commit, 6-foot-1, 195-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance point is tall with an even shoulders during delivery. Lands soft with balanced finish. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2191; Avg 2059). Shows a 1/7 curveball with some sweeping action. (Max spin 2186; Avg 2070). His 2/8 slider has late tight action. (Max spin 2175; Avg 2084).
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LHP/1B, (2024) Fairfield, OH. Louisville Commit, 6-foot-1, 195-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance point is tall with an even shoulders during delivery. Lands soft with balanced finish. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 2191; Avg 2059). Shows a 1/7 curveball with some sweeping action. (Max spin 2186; Avg 2070). His 2/8 slider has late tight action. (Max spin 2175; Avg 2084).