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.
Body: 5-foot-11, 145-pounds, lean and developing build
Delivery: Short and simple footwork around the mound working to a mid-height balance point. Strong weight stack onto the back leg with short push off the rubber. Works from the middle of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound with good extension. Good body control and repeats mechanics well.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with a quick and whippy arm action
FB: 77-79, mostly straight shape with good drive to the glove side. Showed solid command.
CB: 68-72, good sweeping action with feel for spin and shape. Worked well to both right and left handed hitters and was able to consistently land in the zone.
11/01/20
Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-foot-11, 135-pounds, lean build, long limbs Delivery: Simple, compact delivery, controlled leg lift, works at a slower tempo, some rhythm, accelerates down the mound, repeats with downhill tilt with shoulders. Arm Action: loose arm action, long arm, high three-quarter release FB: T76, 74-76, arm side run, around the strike zone CB: 64-65 mph, 1-to-7 shape, sharp downward action at times, chance to be a plus pitch CH: 72-73 mph, some fading action SL: 67-70 mph
7/14/20
Bryce Bond: LHP/OF, (2022) Stillwater, OK. 5-foot-11, 135-pound slim frame. On the mound, where he showed some arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Shows even shoulders. Lands square with an upright finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 75-76 mph; showed consistent command. Had consistent control and late action on his 11/5 curveball (62-63). Had some control and gradual action on his slider (68-69). Has some command and tailing action on his changeup (71-72).
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 145-pounds, lean and developing build
Delivery: Short and simple footwork around the mound working to a mid-height balance point. Strong weight stack onto the back leg with short push off the rubber. Works from the middle of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound with good extension. Good body control and repeats mechanics well.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with a quick and whippy arm action
FB: 77-79, mostly straight shape with good drive to the glove side. Showed solid command.
CB: 68-72, good sweeping action with feel for spin and shape. Worked well to both right and left handed hitters and was able to consistently land in the zone.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 135-pounds, lean build, long limbs
Delivery: Simple, compact delivery, controlled leg lift, works at a slower tempo, some rhythm, accelerates down the mound, repeats with downhill tilt with shoulders.
Arm Action: loose arm action, long arm, high three-quarter release
FB: T76, 74-76, arm side run, around the strike zone
CB: 64-65 mph, 1-to-7 shape, sharp downward action at times, chance to be a plus pitch
CH: 72-73 mph, some fading action
SL: 67-70 mph
Bryce Bond: LHP/OF, (2022) Stillwater, OK. 5-foot-11, 135-pound slim frame. On the mound, where he showed some arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Shows even shoulders. Lands square with an upright finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 75-76 mph; showed consistent command. Had consistent control and late action on his 11/5 curveball (62-63). Had some control and gradual action on his slider (68-69). Has some command and tailing action on his changeup (71-72).