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: Lengthy, projectable 6-foot-3, 180lb frame with leverage and athleticism on the bump. Kent State recruit.
Pitching: RHP - Started from the stretch-only off the far right side of the rubber. Clean, quicker leg lift to medium height (slight hip-coil) as he held direction and separated out towards the mitt. Landed firm into the front-side able to transfer energy into release at H ¾ slot (repeated). The FB ranged from 85-87 mph at 2351rpms with increased command to both sides (67% zone rate via Trackman). Countered with a well-spun, wipeout 70-72 mph SL up to T2448rpms and getting 17 inches of HM. A lot of confidence in these two-offerings as he continues to add to the repertoire.
6/13/21
Physical: Athletic, projectable 6-foot-3, 180lb frame with legitimate feel on the bump and high strikeout rates. Same arm speed on all offerings and confidence/presence.
Pitching: RHP - Started off the far right side of the rubber from the stretch only; utilized a high leg lift with pace into the move down the mound, landed even with good separation at foot strike allowing for a disappearing FB down in the zone (86-88 mph, strikes, 8.8 inches IVB average) coupled with a wipeout 73-76 mph SL with hard horizontal tilt (13.3 inches HM average, 2516rpms) for K’s in advantage counts. Had one of the more efficient outings, staying ahead of hitters and challenging in any count. Had complete control of the entire outing and even controlled the run game when runners did reach base.
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Physical: Lengthy, projectable 6-foot-3, 180lb frame with leverage and athleticism on the bump. Kent State recruit.
Pitching: RHP - Started from the stretch-only off the far right side of the rubber. Clean, quicker leg lift to medium height (slight hip-coil) as he held direction and separated out towards the mitt. Landed firm into the front-side able to transfer energy into release at H ¾ slot (repeated). The FB ranged from 85-87 mph at 2351rpms with increased command to both sides (67% zone rate via Trackman). Countered with a well-spun, wipeout 70-72 mph SL up to T2448rpms and getting 17 inches of HM. A lot of confidence in these two-offerings as he continues to add to the repertoire.
Physical: Athletic, projectable 6-foot-3, 180lb frame with legitimate feel on the bump and high strikeout rates. Same arm speed on all offerings and confidence/presence.
Pitching: RHP - Started off the far right side of the rubber from the stretch only; utilized a high leg lift with pace into the move down the mound, landed even with good separation at foot strike allowing for a disappearing FB down in the zone (86-88 mph, strikes, 8.8 inches IVB average) coupled with a wipeout 73-76 mph SL with hard horizontal tilt (13.3 inches HM average, 2516rpms) for K’s in advantage counts. Had one of the more efficient outings, staying ahead of hitters and challenging in any count. Had complete control of the entire outing and even controlled the run game when runners did reach base.