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.
Body: 6-foot-5, 240-pound physically impressive frame with strong upper and lower halves. Easily carries 240 pounds with the ability to add even more strength to the frame.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch. Smooth rhythm throughout delivery with good balance point with weight stacked on back leg with an upright upper body posture. Tall and fall style delivery down the mound with good direction towards the target. Works from the center of the rubber and gets good momentum down the mound. Finishes with good balance and in an athletic position.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with circular arm swing in the back and gets far extension down the mound at release.
FB: 77-80 mph, mostly straight action with slight tilt when down in the zone.
CB: 67-79 mph, short breaker with slurvy shape.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-5, 240-pound physically impressive frame with strong upper and lower halves. Easily carries 240 pounds with the ability to add even more strength to the frame.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch. Smooth rhythm throughout delivery with good balance point with weight stacked on back leg with an upright upper body posture. Tall and fall style delivery down the mound with good direction towards the target. Works from the center of the rubber and gets good momentum down the mound. Finishes with good balance and in an athletic position.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with circular arm swing in the back and gets far extension down the mound at release.
FB: 77-80 mph, mostly straight action with slight tilt when down in the zone.
CB: 67-79 mph, short breaker with slurvy shape.