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: 5-foot-9, 150-pound lean and developing frame with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: LHH. At the plate starts with a neutral stance and a narrow base. Front foot turns in slightly with slight hips pre-turned in. Hands set at shoulder height with a relaxed back elbow. Hands work quickly through the zone with good overall hand speed according to Blast sensor. High leg lift stride with even weight distribution between feet at contact. Whippy bat path with slight uphill path. Does a good job of maintaining balance throughout the swing.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity off the tee and 88 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: LH. OF-81 mph. Over the top arm slot with long and loose arm action and good hand speed.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with smooth strides and shows a feel for glove action out in front of the glove side leg. Smooth transfers out of the glove and utilizes a step-behind shuffle crow hop.
Run: 4.57 runner to first base.
Delivery: On the mound uses short and simple footwork around the rubber into an up tempo delivery. Works to a high balance point with shoulders and hips coiled at the top. Hand breaks out of the glove straight down and works a low glove front side. Works from the third base side of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound into a firm plant leg.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with a clean arm action and good hand speed.
FB: 77-79 mph, riding life through the zone with some arm side run.
CB: 67-69 mph, late downward depth with developing spin.
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Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pound lean and developing frame with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: LHH. At the plate starts with a neutral stance and a narrow base. Front foot turns in slightly with slight hips pre-turned in. Hands set at shoulder height with a relaxed back elbow. Hands work quickly through the zone with good overall hand speed according to Blast sensor. High leg lift stride with even weight distribution between feet at contact. Whippy bat path with slight uphill path. Does a good job of maintaining balance throughout the swing.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity off the tee and 88 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: LH. OF-81 mph. Over the top arm slot with long and loose arm action and good hand speed.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with smooth strides and shows a feel for glove action out in front of the glove side leg. Smooth transfers out of the glove and utilizes a step-behind shuffle crow hop.
Run: 4.57 runner to first base.
Delivery: On the mound uses short and simple footwork around the rubber into an up tempo delivery. Works to a high balance point with shoulders and hips coiled at the top. Hand breaks out of the glove straight down and works a low glove front side. Works from the third base side of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound into a firm plant leg.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with a clean arm action and good hand speed.
FB: 77-79 mph, riding life through the zone with some arm side run.
CB: 67-69 mph, late downward depth with developing spin.