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
Physical: 6-foot-0, 170 pounds; Long, lean build. 7.08 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Lifts hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a limited effort from the legs. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a a high finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 88 MPH. Bouncy, athleticism on the balls of his feet. Fluid actions and big arm strength. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using an angled drop step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing effortless and fluid actions; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 88 MPH, while sitting 85-88 MPH; arm side run. CB: 77-78 MPH; late action. CH: 76-78 MPH; fading action. Entire arsenal is high spin, FB flashed a max HM of 17.6in. CH is a great put away pitch with significant run and low IVB = fade.
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Physical: 6-foot-0, 170 pounds; Long, lean build. 7.08 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Lifts hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a limited effort from the legs. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a a high finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 88 MPH. Bouncy, athleticism on the balls of his feet. Fluid actions and big arm strength.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using an angled drop step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing effortless and fluid actions; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 88 MPH, while sitting 85-88 MPH; arm side run. CB: 77-78 MPH; late action. CH: 76-78 MPH; fading action. Entire arsenal is high spin, FB flashed a max HM of 17.6in. CH is a great put away pitch with significant run and low IVB = fade.