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
10/29/17 A lean 5-foot-10, 145-pound frame with plenty of room to add size and strength. Works from a deliberate and smooth delivery, glides down the mound, and finishes violently. Arm action is short in the back and shows some quickness out front, coming through a high-¾ slot. Fastball keeps its plane at 77-78 mph. Curveball sits 65-67 mph with gradual break and 11/5 shape, thrown with near fastball arm speed. Changeup shows some sink and fade, 69-70. In the game, threw mostly strikes, but missed up with a few pitches.
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10/29/17
A lean 5-foot-10, 145-pound frame with plenty of room to add size and strength. Works from a deliberate and smooth delivery, glides down the mound, and finishes violently. Arm action is short in the back and shows some quickness out front, coming through a high-¾ slot. Fastball keeps its plane at 77-78 mph. Curveball sits 65-67 mph with gradual break and 11/5 shape, thrown with near fastball arm speed. Changeup shows some sink and fade, 69-70. In the game, threw mostly strikes, but missed up with a few pitches.