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.
5-foot-7, 140-pound 2024 right hander made a solid debut at the Fall Underclass Trials. Wiry, high-waisted frame with some projection. Controlled pace through delivery with good repeatability. Drop and drive down the slope with square landing with loose arm path working up to high 3/4 slot. Some feel in the delivery for the young freshman. FB sat 68-71 with low spin rates (T 1924 rpm per Trackman) while commanding the zone. Bender CB with 11/5 action at 55-59 mph, keeping it down in the zone. Developing CH at 56-59 with good speed difference and some upside. A young freshman arm to follow as he fills out frame as he shows some early pitchability.
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5-foot-7, 140-pound 2024 right hander made a solid debut at the Fall Underclass Trials. Wiry, high-waisted frame with some projection. Controlled pace through delivery with good repeatability. Drop and drive down the slope with square landing with loose arm path working up to high 3/4 slot. Some feel in the delivery for the young freshman. FB sat 68-71 with low spin rates (T 1924 rpm per Trackman) while commanding the zone. Bender CB with 11/5 action at 55-59 mph, keeping it down in the zone. Developing CH at 56-59 with good speed difference and some upside. A young freshman arm to follow as he fills out frame as he shows some early pitchability.