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.
6-foot-2, 185-pound southpaw is the top uncommitted lefty arm in the class w/ a proportional frame. First look in an outing against state champion Baylor, where he worked two frames keeping the deep lineup off balance at 79-81 and a hammer breaking ball. As the summer progressed, the velo continued to tick upward across the board. At TN Senior Games in October, Newman was 83-85 (T 2263 rpm; Avg: 2050 rpm) showing the ability to beat bats up in the zone and also utilizing the arm side action to beat righty bats away. High-spin 12/6 hammer CB at 71-73 (T 2450 rpm; Avg: 2346 rpm) w/ great bite and deception off the elevated FB. Occasional CH at 76-78, but can lean on FB/CB combo to neutralize hitters from both sides.
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6-foot-2, 185-pound southpaw is the top uncommitted lefty arm in the class w/ a proportional frame. First look in an outing against state champion Baylor, where he worked two frames keeping the deep lineup off balance at 79-81 and a hammer breaking ball. As the summer progressed, the velo continued to tick upward across the board. At TN Senior Games in October, Newman was 83-85 (T 2263 rpm; Avg: 2050 rpm) showing the ability to beat bats up in the zone and also utilizing the arm side action to beat righty bats away. High-spin 12/6 hammer CB at 71-73 (T 2450 rpm; Avg: 2346 rpm) w/ great bite and deception off the elevated FB. Occasional CH at 76-78, but can lean on FB/CB combo to neutralize hitters from both sides.