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: 6-5, 175-pounds. Long and lean projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future. Delivery: Short and simple footwork around the rubber working to an easy pivot foot. Works to a mid height balance point with heavy shoulder and hip coil at the top of the delivery. Quick pace and rhythm to the delivery. Hands break from the glove quickly at the top of the delivery with the hand pulling straight down out of the glove. Short sink into the lower half with slight push off the rubber. Works from the middle of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound with good momentum and direction to the plate. Heavy core rotation at the release point. Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot with a shorter arm action. FB: T84.72, 82.55-83.96 mph. Strong spin metrics with good riding life through the top of the zone and tilt to the bottom of the zone. T2210, 2102 average rpm. SL: 74.02-75.19 mph. Sweeping shape with slight depth and heavy east/west action. T1844, 1743 average rpm. CH: 72.2-73 mph. Mostly straight shape with some downward depth and fastball hand speed. T1609, 1609 average rpm.
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Body: 6-5, 175-pounds. Long and lean projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Delivery: Short and simple footwork around the rubber working to an easy pivot foot. Works to a mid height balance point with heavy shoulder and hip coil at the top of the delivery. Quick pace and rhythm to the delivery. Hands break from the glove quickly at the top of the delivery with the hand pulling straight down out of the glove. Short sink into the lower half with slight push off the rubber. Works from the middle of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound with good momentum and direction to the plate. Heavy core rotation at the release point.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 arm slot with a shorter arm action.
FB: T84.72, 82.55-83.96 mph. Strong spin metrics with good riding life through the top of the zone and tilt to the bottom of the zone. T2210, 2102 average rpm.
SL: 74.02-75.19 mph. Sweeping shape with slight depth and heavy east/west action. T1844, 1743 average rpm.
CH: 72.2-73 mph. Mostly straight shape with some downward depth and fastball hand speed. T1609, 1609 average rpm.