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
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 160 pounds.
Delivery: Rhythmic/repeatable delivery, works downhill towards catcher, slight tall and fall delivery,
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm action, high ¾ slot.
FB: 77-79 mph. Arm-side run at times, strikes at times at top of the zone.
CB: 67-69 mph. Intent to keep it down and to glove side, 11/5 shape.
SL: 70-72 mph. Intent to keep it glove side, 9/3 shape.
CH: 72-74 mph. Arm-side action at times.