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.
Smith is 6-1 with a lankier athletic 175 pound frame that has some strength present and projection left to it. He throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, longer loose quick arm action and some effort to his delivery. Shoulders are level and closed, lands open with a fall-off finish and some recoil. Fastball was 81-82, with downward angle and some late armside boring action. Curveball was 68-70 with good armspeed and sharp 11/5 break to it, showed ability to manipulate shape. Change-up was 75-76 with good armspeed and late boring action to armside.
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Smith is 6-1 with a lankier athletic 175 pound frame that has some strength present and projection left to it. He throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, longer loose quick arm action and some effort to his delivery. Shoulders are level and closed, lands open with a fall-off finish and some recoil. Fastball was 81-82, with downward angle and some late armside boring action. Curveball was 68-70 with good armspeed and sharp 11/5 break to it, showed ability to manipulate shape. Change-up was 75-76 with good armspeed and late boring action to armside.