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.
Physical: Lean and projectable 6-foot, 162-pound frame with athleticism in the movements.
Pitching: LHP - Deliberate side rocker step with above average tempo from leg lift to footstrike, gets directional towards the plate with slight downhill plane on a 77-79 mph FB showing 1967 max spin per Trackman Baseball. Painted the corner with the FB displaying natural cut on occasion while mixing in feel for spin on a 65-67 mph CB with 1/7 shape and downer action. Countered with a 71-72 mph CH with small natural cut and deception at the plate using the same arm speed.
11/02/19
6-foot, 156-pound lefty sat 77-79 from an over the top arm slot. Repeats delivery well and creates downhill angles on his fastball. Curveball at 67-71 displayed 1/7 rotation with tight, late bite at its best. Changeup is thrown at near fastball arm speed with arm-side run at times and cut at others.
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Physical: Lean and projectable 6-foot, 162-pound frame with athleticism in the movements.
Pitching: LHP - Deliberate side rocker step with above average tempo from leg lift to footstrike, gets directional towards the plate with slight downhill plane on a 77-79 mph FB showing 1967 max spin per Trackman Baseball. Painted the corner with the FB displaying natural cut on occasion while mixing in feel for spin on a 65-67 mph CB with 1/7 shape and downer action. Countered with a 71-72 mph CH with small natural cut and deception at the plate using the same arm speed.6-foot, 156-pound lefty sat 77-79 from an over the top arm slot. Repeats delivery well and creates downhill angles on his fastball. Curveball at 67-71 displayed 1/7 rotation with tight, late bite at its best. Changeup is thrown at near fastball arm speed with arm-side run at times and cut at others.