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
Body: 6-foot, 160 pound lean and athletic frame with room for added strength and size in the future.
Delivery: Rocker style delivery with smooth rhythm with the feet working around the rubber. Works to high balance point with hands working up and down with lead leg. Low glove side with lower half gliding down the slope. Works from the first base side of the rubber with the plant foot landing down the center of the mound with good momentum towards the target. Does a good job of staying stacked on the back leg at balance point and gets good push off the rubber. Shows the ability to work a slide-step out of the stretch and still maintain good rhythm.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with good hand speed and slight recoil at finish.
FB: 86-88 mph, 2008 rpm avg spin rate with good life at the top of the zone and shows some slight arm side run when down in the zone.
SL: 75-76 mph, slurvy shape with good hand speed and 11 inches of east/west action.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot, 160 pound lean and athletic frame with room for added strength and size in the future.
Delivery: Rocker style delivery with smooth rhythm with the feet working around the rubber. Works to high balance point with hands working up and down with lead leg. Low glove side with lower half gliding down the slope. Works from the first base side of the rubber with the plant foot landing down the center of the mound with good momentum towards the target. Does a good job of staying stacked on the back leg at balance point and gets good push off the rubber. Shows the ability to work a slide-step out of the stretch and still maintain good rhythm.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with good hand speed and slight recoil at finish.
FB: 86-88 mph, 2008 rpm avg spin rate with good life at the top of the zone and shows some slight arm side run when down in the zone.
SL: 75-76 mph, slurvy shape with good hand speed and 11 inches of east/west action.