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 athletic 6-foot, 160-pound frame with projectability and room to continue adding strength. Widener University commit.
Pitching: RHP - Starts from the stretch only while rocking deep into the backside with a high leg lift showing slight hip coil at the top, gets directional towards the plate with plenty of hand speed out of a high ¾ slot (full arm circle). The FB appeared from 81-84 mph jumping at hitters while recording a max spin of 2337 RPM’s per Trackman Baseball. Mixed in a tight 70-71 mph CB with 11/5 shape and late depth (2047 spin). Countered with a quality third offering; a 73-75 mph CH featuring small arm-side fade in the zone.
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Physical: Lean athletic 6-foot, 160-pound frame with projectability and room to continue adding strength. Widener University commit.
Pitching: RHP - Starts from the stretch only while rocking deep into the backside with a high leg lift showing slight hip coil at the top, gets directional towards the plate with plenty of hand speed out of a high ¾ slot (full arm circle). The FB appeared from 81-84 mph jumping at hitters while recording a max spin of 2337 RPM’s per Trackman Baseball. Mixed in a tight 70-71 mph CB with 11/5 shape and late depth (2047 spin). Countered with a quality third offering; a 73-75 mph CH featuring small arm-side fade in the zone.