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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Physical: Lean, highly athletic 5-foot-10, 145lb build with room to fill.
Pitching: RHP. Operates out of the stretch-only off the far left side of the mound. Utilized a bigger, direct stride-length towards the plate, closing the gap with a fast arm from H ¾ slot. Well-timed up for 79-82 mph FB (2238) with strike-throwing ability. Landed a quality low-70’s SL up to 8 inch HM and faded the CH at 71-73 mph. Collected multiple missed barrels in this look.
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Physical: Lean, highly athletic 5-foot-10, 145lb build with room to fill.
Pitching: RHP. Operates out of the stretch-only off the far left side of the mound. Utilized a bigger, direct stride-length towards the plate, closing the gap with a fast arm from H ¾ slot. Well-timed up for 79-82 mph FB (2238) with strike-throwing ability. Landed a quality low-70’s SL up to 8 inch HM and faded the CH at 71-73 mph. Collected multiple missed barrels in this look.