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.
Scouting Notes: Very interesting prospect. Stood out as a position player and brought his athleticism on the mound. Fast-twitch actions with a clean arm. Up to 84mph with more to come/high velo ceiling. Also spins a hammer of a breaking ball that has present swing/miss to it. Upside. Fastball: 81-84mph. Fastball Spin Rate: 1857-2047 Breaking Ball: 68-69 mph. Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 2065-2149 Changeup: 72-73mph.
7/06/20
Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a tall, open setup. Goes with a back load to hands during controlled stride. All the tools are there. Fast-twitch athlete with a compact stroke. Used the entire yard in BP with line drive abilities. 75mph+bat speed according to blast. Power: Easy gap abilities. Offensive Projection: Multiple Roles. Max BP Exit Velocity: 88 mph Max BP Distance: 292 ft Field: Obvious athleticism in the outfield, moves wall, athletic actions, above average ball skills. Also worked out in the infield. Fluid mover with easy actions. Hands work well. Solid, versatile defender. Throw: Arm is a well above average tool for class, projecting for much more down the road. Defensive Projection: CF/LF.
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Scouting Notes: Very interesting prospect. Stood out as a position player and brought his athleticism on the mound. Fast-twitch actions with a clean arm. Up to 84mph with more to come/high velo ceiling. Also spins a hammer of a breaking ball that has present swing/miss to it. Upside.
Fastball: 81-84mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1857-2047
Breaking Ball: 68-69 mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 2065-2149
Changeup: 72-73mph.
Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a tall, open setup. Goes with a back load to hands during controlled stride. All the tools are there. Fast-twitch athlete with a compact stroke. Used the entire yard in BP with line drive abilities. 75mph+bat speed according to blast.
Power: Easy gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Multiple Roles.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 88 mph
Max BP Distance: 292 ft
Field: Obvious athleticism in the outfield, moves wall, athletic actions, above average ball skills. Also worked out in the infield. Fluid mover with easy actions. Hands work well. Solid, versatile defender.
Throw: Arm is a well above average tool for class, projecting for much more down the road.
Defensive Projection: CF/LF.