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, 210 pounds with a durable, compact build. Quick, aggressive delivery with repeatable actions. Gets into leg lift with a tall backside and really rotates lower half back towards 2nd base. Shoulders stay mostly level while he coils into his backside. Slight flexion on rear leg at hand break. Short stride length into landing with clean direction towards target. Shorter stride helps speed up the arm to be on time with delivery. Full, continuous arm swing into high, nearly over the top release. Strong front side allows him to brace up and rotate over front leg as he finishes the offering. Upper half flattens out over stride leg as he works through the target. Uses glove side well to create stability. Backside comes through after release. Confident demeanor and poise on the bump.
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5-foot-11, 210 pounds with a durable, compact build. Quick, aggressive delivery with repeatable actions. Gets into leg lift with a tall backside and really rotates lower half back towards 2nd base. Shoulders stay mostly level while he coils into his backside. Slight flexion on rear leg at hand break. Short stride length into landing with clean direction towards target. Shorter stride helps speed up the arm to be on time with delivery. Full, continuous arm swing into high, nearly over the top release. Strong front side allows him to brace up and rotate over front leg as he finishes the offering. Upper half flattens out over stride leg as he works through the target. Uses glove side well to create stability. Backside comes through after release. Confident demeanor and poise on the bump.