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: 6-foot-4, 195 pounds; tall, long, projectable frame. 7.19 runner in the 60. Pitching: Works with steady pace; uses a high leg lift before getting into back side and striding out in line to a balanced, repeatable follow through. long, easy arm action to a 3/4 release. FB: T 83 MPH, 78-83 MPH. Throws a heavy ball that averages 7 in. of vert. mov and 1.5 in. of horizontal movement CB: 70-72 MPH. Sharp slurve action that avg. 10 in. of horizontal movement CH: 70-72 MPH. Good sell with arm side run of 8 in. on and 6 in of sink.
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Physical: 6-foot-4, 195-pounds. Tall, long, projectable frame. Pitching: Builds momentum with high leg kick, stays tall as strides out keeping shoulders in line finishing with intent to a flat back, balanced follow through. Long arm action getting up quick to 3/4 slot. FB: T78, 76-78 MPH. Works downhill with some tail. CB: 66-68 MPH. 11-5 shape with sharp break. CH: 69 MPH. Maintains hand speed with arm side fade.
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Physical: 6-foot-4, 195 pounds; tall, long, projectable frame. 7.19 runner in the 60.
Pitching: Works with steady pace; uses a high leg lift before getting into back side and striding out in line to a balanced, repeatable follow through. long, easy arm action to a 3/4 release. FB: T 83 MPH, 78-83 MPH. Throws a heavy ball that averages 7 in. of vert. mov and 1.5 in. of horizontal movement CB: 70-72 MPH. Sharp slurve action that avg. 10 in. of horizontal movement CH: 70-72 MPH. Good sell with arm side run of 8 in. on and 6 in of sink.
Physical: 6-foot-4, 195-pounds. Tall, long, projectable frame.
Pitching: Builds momentum with high leg kick, stays tall as strides out keeping shoulders in line finishing with intent to a flat back, balanced follow through. Long arm action getting up quick to 3/4 slot. FB: T78, 76-78 MPH. Works downhill with some tail. CB: 66-68 MPH. 11-5 shape with sharp break. CH: 69 MPH. Maintains hand speed with arm side fade.