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: 5-foot-10, 175 pounds; strong, athletic frame. Pitching: Center rubber setup, side step into knee to belt leg lift with shoulder turn; sits into his backside as he begins to drive down the mound; strides to the plate with an open foot upon landing, fluid & repeatable delivery throughout. Loose, moderate length arm action into a high 3/4 arm slot. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 80-82 MPH. Jumps out of his hand, has some carry with decent spin at times. CB: 69-71 MPH. Above average pitch with tight spin & high vertical and horizontal break. SL: 73-74 MPH. True slider with good sweeping break. CH: 72-76 MPH. Gets some fade action on the pitch.
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Physical: 5-foot-10, 175 pounds; strong, athletic frame.
Pitching: Center rubber setup, side step into knee to belt leg lift with shoulder turn; sits into his backside as he begins to drive down the mound; strides to the plate with an open foot upon landing, fluid & repeatable delivery throughout. Loose, moderate length arm action into a high 3/4 arm slot. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 80-82 MPH. Jumps out of his hand, has some carry with decent spin at times. CB: 69-71 MPH. Above average pitch with tight spin & high vertical and horizontal break. SL: 73-74 MPH. True slider with good sweeping break. CH: 72-76 MPH. Gets some fade action on the pitch.