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.
5-foot-10, 180 pounds with a developed upper half and sturdy frame. Worked exclusively out of the stretch from the center of the rubber. Gets into leg lift with back leg slightly rotated forward. Big leg lift that drives front knee back towards rear shoulder. Shows his number to the catcher as he gets to the top of his delivery, creating significant inward turn with his direction. Stays stacked over backside at hand break. Lead leg opens up and allows hips to rotate after footstrike. Arm action stays short & bent throughout. Tight arm path with hand speed out front. Tall, upright finish against posted front leg. Glove side stays tight as he finishes the pitch. Works from a ¾ release. Does hide ball well to create some added deception.
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
5-foot-10, 180 pounds with a developed upper half and sturdy frame. Worked exclusively out of the stretch from the center of the rubber. Gets into leg lift with back leg slightly rotated forward. Big leg lift that drives front knee back towards rear shoulder. Shows his number to the catcher as he gets to the top of his delivery, creating significant inward turn with his direction. Stays stacked over backside at hand break. Lead leg opens up and allows hips to rotate after footstrike. Arm action stays short & bent throughout. Tight arm path with hand speed out front. Tall, upright finish against posted front leg. Glove side stays tight as he finishes the pitch. Works from a ¾ release. Does hide ball well to create some added deception.