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: Advanced, XL frame (6-foot-4, 210lbs) with easy projection in the build.
Pitching: RHP - Started off the far left side of the rubber with adequate pace from a medium side rocker into a balanced leg lift at the stack; drop and drive extending outward with the lead leg reaching out towards the plate. Got over the front side with fluidity, creating downhill plane at a high ¾ slot (83-85 mph, strikes, 66% strike rate via Trackman). Added a sharp 72-74 mph SL with up to 13 inches of HM and above-average feel for spin, countering with a depth-filled 75-77 mph CH fading to the arm-side. Understanding of how to pitch and filled the zone up early and often with confidence.
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Physical: Advanced, XL frame (6-foot-4, 210lbs) with easy projection in the build.
Pitching: RHP - Started off the far left side of the rubber with adequate pace from a medium side rocker into a balanced leg lift at the stack; drop and drive extending outward with the lead leg reaching out towards the plate. Got over the front side with fluidity, creating downhill plane at a high ¾ slot (83-85 mph, strikes, 66% strike rate via Trackman). Added a sharp 72-74 mph SL with up to 13 inches of HM and above-average feel for spin, countering with a depth-filled 75-77 mph CH fading to the arm-side. Understanding of how to pitch and filled the zone up early and often with confidence.