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.
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Physical: 5-10, 165 pounds; Proportional, slight build. 8.76 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 75 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while showing active feet. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high/over the top arm slot. INF - 65 MPH. Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a short stride while landing slightly closed. Short take back while showing some scap load; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 70 MPH, while sitting 66-70 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 60-64 MPH; 1-7 shape.
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Physical: 5-10, 165 pounds; Proportional, slight build. 8.76 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 75 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while showing active feet. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high/over the top arm slot. INF - 65 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a short stride while landing slightly closed. Short take back while showing some scap load; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 70 MPH, while sitting 66-70 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 60-64 MPH; 1-7 shape.