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
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.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 6-3, 188-pounds. Large and projectable build with present strength. Delivery: Quick rocker style footwork around the rubber working to an easy pivot foot. Works to a mid height balance point with hands working up and down with the lower half. Short glove tap exchange out of the glove. Fast pace and tempo throughout the delivery. Works from the third base side of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound into a firm plant leg with good momentum headed towards the plate. Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 arm slot with a very short arm action. FB: T89.2, 87.5-88.7 mph. Strong life through the zone with some slight arm side run at times. T2162, 2061 average rpm. SL: 75.2-76.5 mph. Shorter cutting action with feel for spin and fastball hand speed. T2077, 2037 average rpm. CH: 80.0-80.5 mph. Kills the spin efficiently with mostly straight shape and slight downward depth. T1580, 1539 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 188-pounds. Large and projectable build with present strength.
Delivery: Quick rocker style footwork around the rubber working to an easy pivot foot. Works to a mid height balance point with hands working up and down with the lower half. Short glove tap exchange out of the glove. Fast pace and tempo throughout the delivery. Works from the third base side of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound into a firm plant leg with good momentum headed towards the plate.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 arm slot with a very short arm action.
FB: T89.2, 87.5-88.7 mph. Strong life through the zone with some slight arm side run at times. T2162, 2061 average rpm.
SL: 75.2-76.5 mph. Shorter cutting action with feel for spin and fastball hand speed. T2077, 2037 average rpm.
CH: 80.0-80.5 mph. Kills the spin efficiently with mostly straight shape and slight downward depth. T1580, 1539 average rpm.