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
Fastball
Hop+
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
Basso is 5-11 with a lean 155 pound athletic frame that has some strength present and plenty of projection left to it. He throws from a very low three-quarters arm slot, short very loose quick arm action and easier effort to his delivery. Drop and drive delivery, shoulders are downhill and closed, lands closed with an athletic finish. Fastball was 80-84, touching 85, with two plane action, sink plays up to gloveside and run plays up to armside. Slider was 68-70 with good armspeed and sharp hard 10/4 break to it that has a bit of power sweep to it. Change-up was 70-72 with some armspeed and heavy sink with a bit of late armside run to it.
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Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5’9’’, 145 pounds. Athletic, lean.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open stance. Small leg kick load with some hand separation. Stays behind the ball well. Short to the ball with a slightly uphill swing path and gets good extension through contact. Showed quick hands and bat speed through the zone. Excellent balance throughout swing, two-handed finish.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Gap-to-gap type hitter with sneaky pop to pull side.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Slightly longer arm action throwing from a high three-quarter slot. Throws showed carry. Ability to throw from various angles with accuracy on slow rollers.
Defense: Plays loose with active feet, moves well and shows range. Fields the ball out in front and works through the ball with smooth, clean actions.
Run: 4.50 home-to-first time.
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Basso is 5-11 with a lean 155 pound athletic frame that has some strength present and plenty of projection left to it. He throws from a very low three-quarters arm slot, short very loose quick arm action and easier effort to his delivery. Drop and drive delivery, shoulders are downhill and closed, lands closed with an athletic finish. Fastball was 80-84, touching 85, with two plane action, sink plays up to gloveside and run plays up to armside. Slider was 68-70 with good armspeed and sharp hard 10/4 break to it that has a bit of power sweep to it. Change-up was 70-72 with some armspeed and heavy sink with a bit of late armside run to it.
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