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
Zambrana is 6-0 with an athletic 190 pound frame that has strength present and some projection left to it. He throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, breaks long before shortening to a short loose very quick arm action and some effort to his delivery. Drop and drive crossfire delivery, shoulders are slightly uphill and closed, lands closed with a slight fall off finish and some recoil. Fastball was 86-88, with some downward angle and heavy late armside run to it. Curveball was 73-74 with good armspeed and sharp hard 10/4 break to it. Change-up was 81-82 with good armspeed and some late armside run with depth. Slider was 67-72 with good armspeed and late hard cut to it.
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Zambrana is 6-0 with an athletic 190 pound frame that has strength present and some projection left to it. He throws from a low three-quarters arm slot, breaks long before shortening to a short loose very quick arm action and some effort to his delivery. Drop and drive crossfire delivery, shoulders are slightly uphill and closed, lands closed with a slight fall off finish and some recoil. Fastball was 86-88, with some downward angle and heavy late armside run to it. Curveball was 73-74 with good armspeed and sharp hard 10/4 break to it. Change-up was 81-82 with good armspeed and some late armside run with depth. Slider was 67-72 with good armspeed and late hard cut to it.