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: LHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 190 pounds. Strength in the lower half.
Delivery: Stretch only, slight drop and drive delivery, high effort, works in line towards target, repeats delivery consistently.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, ¾ slot
FB: 80-82 mph. Occasional run, strikes to both sides of the plate
CB: 74-76 mph. 11/5 and 12/6 shape, occasional strikes in the zone
CH: 78-79 mph. Occasional arm-side action, occasional strikes, intent to keep it down.