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
Body: 6-foot-2, 235 pounds. Thick, strong build. Proportionate throughout frame. Athletic for his size.
Delivery: Tall, squared set up. Mid rubber. Rhythmic delivery with high peaking leg kick. Tall/tilt type. On line stride with a slight finish towards the 1B side. Stays mostly upright throughout. Arm Action: Slinger type. High ¾ arm slot. Repeats well.
FB: Max 81 mph. Sat 78-81 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2008 RPM. Downhill action. Lives in the zone.
SL: 70-73 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1816 RPM. Some late sweeping action. Comes out on same plane as FB.
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Body: 6-foot-2, 235 pounds. Thick, strong build. Proportionate throughout frame. Athletic for his size.
Delivery: Tall, squared set up. Mid rubber. Rhythmic delivery with high peaking leg kick. Tall/tilt type. On line stride with a slight finish towards the 1B side. Stays mostly upright throughout.
Arm Action: Slinger type. High ¾ arm slot. Repeats well.
FB: Max 81 mph. Sat 78-81 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2008 RPM. Downhill action. Lives in the zone.
SL: 70-73 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1816 RPM. Some late sweeping action. Comes out on same plane as FB.