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: High-waisted and projectable, 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame
Pitching: Starts with a wide base across the mound and gets into a controlled, methodical delivery. Uses a high leg kick and brings his hands up above his head before getting into a short arm swing and a high ¾ arm slot that finishes downhill. Able to control the pace of his actions well and repeat his motion.
Fastball: Controls his fastball well with some late ride through the zone when located up. Sat 73-75 while flashing 77 mph.
Curveball: 1-7 shape on a low 60’s curveball that he throws from a similar window to his fastball, flashed some depth.
Changeup: Mixed in a 69 mph changeup that holds its plane with some downward movement but is a clear third pitch and lacks refinement.
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Physical: High-waisted and projectable, 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame
Pitching: Starts with a wide base across the mound and gets into a controlled, methodical delivery. Uses a high leg kick and brings his hands up above his head before getting into a short arm swing and a high ¾ arm slot that finishes downhill. Able to control the pace of his actions well and repeat his motion.
Fastball: Controls his fastball well with some late ride through the zone when located up. Sat 73-75 while flashing 77 mph.
Curveball: 1-7 shape on a low 60’s curveball that he throws from a similar window to his fastball, flashed some depth.
Changeup: Mixed in a 69 mph changeup that holds its plane with some downward movement but is a clear third pitch and lacks refinement.