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.
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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Physical: 6-2, 165 pounds; Long, wiry build. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly open. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 84 MPH, while sitting 78-83 MPH; arm side run. CB: 69-73 MPH; showed depth. SL: 70-76 MPH; late action.
2/05/23
Physical: 6-foot-1, 160 pounds; Long, slender build. runner in the 60. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using an angled drop step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Moderate arm swing while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 81-83 MPH; life through the zone. CB: MPH; . SL: 73-74 MPH; lateral action. CH: 78-80 MPH; runs. Displayed solid command, staying around the zone overall. High spin fastball and changeup, noticeable horizontal on both offspeeds.
Pitching: RHP - Begins off the far left corner of the rubber with consistent pace to the delivery. Worked directionally out towards the plate from a taller posture, before driving across his body slightly at the finish. Life to the FB up to 80 mph at 2270rpms, adding sharp 68-70 mph CB with two-plane downer shape in advantage counts. Feel to throw either to spots and created some deception during this look.
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Physical: 6-2, 165 pounds; Long, wiry build.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly open. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 84 MPH, while sitting 78-83 MPH; arm side run. CB: 69-73 MPH; showed depth. SL: 70-76 MPH; late action.
Physical: 6-foot-1, 160 pounds; Long, slender build. runner in the 60.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using an angled drop step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Moderate arm swing while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 83 MPH, while sitting 81-83 MPH; life through the zone. CB: MPH; . SL: 73-74 MPH; lateral action. CH: 78-80 MPH; runs. Displayed solid command, staying around the zone overall. High spin fastball and changeup, noticeable horizontal on both offspeeds.
Physical: Lean, high-waisted, projectable 6-foot-1, 160lb frame.
Pitching: RHP - Begins off the far left corner of the rubber with consistent pace to the delivery. Worked directionally out towards the plate from a taller posture, before driving across his body slightly at the finish. Life to the FB up to 80 mph at 2270rpms, adding sharp 68-70 mph CB with two-plane downer shape in advantage counts. Feel to throw either to spots and created some deception during this look.