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
Scouting Notes: Power arm out of Bloom Carroll HS. 6-foot-2 who was up to 86mph. this winter. Tosses a heavy ball that works downhill. Complements the heater with a serviceable breaking ball. Scouts will be attracted to size (6-foot-3) and velocity ceiling. Fastball: 80-85mph. Fastball Spin Rate: 1639-2080rpm. Breaking Ball: 65-66mph. Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1415-1688rpm. Changeup:
2/17/20
2/17/20 Pitching Delivery Notes: Vertical slow tempo delivery with a long arm action release out of the high ¾ arm slot. Fastball: Heavy true through the zone with inconsistency of accuracy coming in around 86mph. Curveball: 12/6 break with sharp bite action to it keeping the hitter off balanced. Plus offering if accuracy improves. Changeup: Lives low in the zone while showing some arm side sink.
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Scouting Notes: Power arm out of Bloom Carroll HS. 6-foot-2 who was up to 86mph. this winter. Tosses a heavy ball that works downhill. Complements the heater with a serviceable breaking ball. Scouts will be attracted to size (6-foot-3) and velocity ceiling.
Fastball: 80-85mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1639-2080rpm.
Breaking Ball: 65-66mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1415-1688rpm.
Changeup:
2/17/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Vertical slow tempo delivery with a long arm action release out of the high ¾ arm slot.
Fastball: Heavy true through the zone with inconsistency of accuracy coming in around 86mph.
Curveball: 12/6 break with sharp bite action to it keeping the hitter off balanced. Plus offering if accuracy improves.
Changeup: Lives low in the zone while showing some arm side sink.