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.
5-foot-11, 150 pounds with a lean frame and square build to upper half. Works from the first base side of the rubber with consistent, steady paced tempo/rhythm. Stays tall at leg lift while creating significant coil into his back hip. Hands come set high and break at chest height. Shows some cross action with his stride and landing. Mobile athlete. Moves very well through his hips/core and rotates easily into release. Proper sequence in the delivery allows hips to open up while his upper half stays closed. Finishes out front as backside comes around and falls off to the first base side due to the crossaction landing. Arm action gets extended early then shortens up into ¾ release. Noticeable quickness at the end with hand speed out front. Finishes with late intent. Frame and mechanics should allow for him to grow into more velocity with a productive off-season. CB shows potential with tight shape and 2300 rpm. FB shows life out of hand with carry into the zone
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5-foot-11, 150 pounds with a lean frame and square build to upper half. Works from the first base side of the rubber with consistent, steady paced tempo/rhythm. Stays tall at leg lift while creating significant coil into his back hip. Hands come set high and break at chest height. Shows some cross action with his stride and landing. Mobile athlete. Moves very well through his hips/core and rotates easily into release. Proper sequence in the delivery allows hips to open up while his upper half stays closed. Finishes out front as backside comes around and falls off to the first base side due to the crossaction landing. Arm action gets extended early then shortens up into ¾ release. Noticeable quickness at the end with hand speed out front. Finishes with late intent. Frame and mechanics should allow for him to grow into more velocity with a productive off-season. CB shows potential with tight shape and 2300 rpm. FB shows life out of hand with carry into the zone