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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Long thin athletic frame at 6-foot-6, 185-pounds and plenty of room to add strength. Possesses fluid repeatable movements on the mound with a long loose arm stroke before throwing from a high three-quarter arm slot. Fastball sat 84-86 and touched 87 a few times. The fastball is very easy out of the hand and plays really well down in the zone. Looks to be plenty more in the tank with the fastball. Curveball was 69-72 mph with loose 11/5 shape. Changeup had solid arm speed and average feel at 73-75 mph. Offspeed still needs some tightening up, but nothing surprising as Walton has had some time off. Tremendous athlete with a very high ceiling.
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Long thin athletic frame at 6-foot-6, 185-pounds and plenty of room to add strength. Possesses fluid repeatable movements on the mound with a long loose arm stroke before throwing from a high three-quarter arm slot. Fastball sat 84-86 and touched 87 a few times. The fastball is very easy out of the hand and plays really well down in the zone. Looks to be plenty more in the tank with the fastball. Curveball was 69-72 mph with loose 11/5 shape. Changeup had solid arm speed and average feel at 73-75 mph. Offspeed still needs some tightening up, but nothing surprising as Walton has had some time off. Tremendous athlete with a very high ceiling.